Young set to sign new Villa deal

Published : 01 Oct 2010 15:18:54

Aston Villa winger Ashley Young is poised to sign a new long-term contract with the Midlands club.Manager Gerard Houllier said the deal, though to be for four years, would be signed "sooner rather than later". The 25-year-old was linked with a possible move to Tottenham in the summer, but is very much in Houllier's plans for the club. "Ashley, to me, has international qualities," said Houllier, who took over at Villa Park last month. "He is clever, reads the game well, works hard, is quick.... read more