I’m always wary of writing about transfer speculation because if I wrote about every player we’re linked with each summer then I would probably find myself writing ten articles a day, most of which would prove to be complete tosh by the times the new season kicks off in August.
However, one that does seem to be reaching levels of intensity within the press (several sources) that suggest that this is more than simply a journalist with a column to fill and it is the transfer of Ashley Young from Aston Villa.
This one perhaps has more credibility than most for several reasons.
1) He is English and a core of English players within the squad is not only desirable, it is essential to stay within the rules and Young is one of the best English players around at the moment.
2) He is currently playing at a team who grossly underachieved last season and are currently in a transitional period having recently lost their manager. At age 25, Young probably feels like his peak years are just before him and would no doubt welcome a move to a team that can offer him top level football. He has been at Villa for over four years now and probably feels that he has given them good value for their money.
3) His contract at Villa has just one year left to run. The time to either sign a new one or move elsewhere is now.
I must admit, I am intrigued about the possible arrival of Young. He can play on either wing, has pace to burn and can chip in with the odd goal here and there. His goal for England over the weekend was exceptionally well taken and that only made me feel better that he might be on his way to us.
If reports are to be believed then Young will be signed soon. Very soon. Possibly within the next day or two. Watch this space.
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