Source: Daily_Mail
Heskey to Liverpool? Transfer talk doesn't both me, says Villa boss O'Neill
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has played down speculation linking EmileHeskey with a move away from Villa Park this month.[LNB]Just talk: O'Neill ignores speculation over Heskey[LNB]The England striker has been tipped as a potential target for his former club, Liverpool.[LNB]However, O'Neill takes such speculation in his stride and puts it down to the time of year now he transfer window is open again.[LNB]He said: 'It isn't of any concern to me at all. It is just the nature of the business.[LNB]'Things have been bubbling up because January is the only opportunity that clubs can bring in players or move players out during the season.[LNB]'It doesn't bother me one jot. [LNB]'I cannot go on confirming or denying stories. It just happens.[LNB]'We will be linked with a lot of players in January and a lot of clubs will be linked with some of our players.[LNB]'My own particular view is that in a general sense agents want to satisfy their players and you are going to get a lot of that in the January window.'[LNB] Aston Villa ready to offer Beattie his route out of Stoke in £2.5m dealWe're stronger this season: Young says Villa will challenge for top-four finishVilla won't come down with the Christmas decorations this year, vows striker John Carew ASTON VILLA FC
