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Young wants to pen long-term contract with Villa

05/10/2008

Ashley Young has revealed he wants to sign a long-term deal with Aston Villa.

The flying winger, who has been talks over a new deal at Villa Park for months, has been linked with moves to Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.

Young has been tipped for an England call-up after his displays which has seen Villa climb into the top four.

The 23-year-old, who has three years left on his current deal, insists he is happy to commit himself to Martin O'Neill's side.

"I have a lot things I want to do in my career, Villa will help me do that," Young told the Sunday Mercury newspaper.

"I wouldn't have come here if I didn't think I could make myself a better player. The coaches have brought my game on leaps and bounds.

"The next thing is to break into that top four. The club came to me and it is flattering.

"I am delighted the gaffer wants to offer me a new deal and that I am in talks about a new contract. Talks are ongoing and progressing well."

Young has successfully made the switch from playing as a striker to a winger after his £9.75 million move from Watford last year.