Source: Daily_Mail
Villa deny Pennant interest as winger pledges future to Real Zaragoza
Aston Villa have dismissed reports linking them with a move for Real Zaragoza winger Jermaine Pennant.[LNB]Unhappy with the speculation touting them with a New Year bid for the 26-year-old, Villa released a statement, which read:'The club have moved to deny newspaper claims they are set to move forJermaine Pennant.'[LNB]But the former Liverpool and Birmingham City star, who signed a three-year deal with the Spanish side worth £6m in July following his free transfer switch from Anfield, insists he is not seeking a Premier League return because he is happy in Spain.[LNB] Staying in Spain: Former Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant has dismissed talk of a move to Aston Villa, insisting he is happy at Real Zaragoza[LNB]He said: 'I am very happy in Spain, I feel settled, relaxed and am fully recovered from the slight hamstring pull.[LNB] O'Neill hails Downing after Villa winger makes up for lost time against PompeyPortsmouth 2 Aston Villa 4: Milner a smash hit with central castingJermaine Pennant completes move from Liverpool to Real ZaragozaASTON VILLA FC
