Source: SKY_Sports
O'Neill hails Downing capture
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has hailed the signing of Stewart Downing as a 'bargain' and expects the winger to be a great addition to his squad.
Downing became Villa's first signing of the summer when he joined from Middlesbrough last week and O'Neill is delighted to have landed the England international.
Villa paid Boro an initial £10million, with a further £2million due dependent on appearances, but O'Neill believes the 24-year-old will prove his worth when he is fully fit.
Downing is currently recovering from surgery on a broken foot and is not expected to feature until October.
"£10m is a bargain," he told the Sunday Mirror. "It's great value and he's a superb acquisition."
"He's got pace, although he admits he could add a few more goals to his game. I'm delighted to have him.
"He's had a nasty injury and won't be available for a considerable time, but he'll be sensational when he is."
Villa have also been linked with Leeds youngster Fabian Delph but O'Neill refused to comment on any of his transfer targets.
