Manchester United have already made a splash by signing young Blackburn Rovers defender Phil Jones for 16M, but they could take things even further if they can nab their latest transfer target: Aston Villa winger-cum-striker Ashley Young. According to Sky Sports reporter Greame Bailey, that's exactly what they've done, with United agreeing a fee with Villa and personal terms with Young.
Manchester United Transfer Rumours: Ashley Young Deal To Be Announced Next Week
Ashley Young has agreed terms with Man United, deal to be completed next week - is what we are hearing from Old Trafford. #mufc #avfcless than a minute ago via web 
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Graeme Bailey
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Unlike Jones, Young is an established Premier League star and a fully-fledged (and immensely impressive) England international. He’s only got a year left on his contract and with the interest from top teams has been reluctant to sign a new deal with the midlands club, meaning that he shouldn’t be too expensive. Young should fit in neatly on one of the wings at his new club, and his ability to cut inside or play in the middle should prove very useful for Sir Alex Ferguson.
As for Villa, they lose yet another of their stars, which is a shame, but they should be able to put the money to good use and have a ready-made replacement for Young in under-21 England international Marc Albrighton. If they've stuck to their guns and got the high-teens transfer fee they were after, it's probably a good deal for everyone concerned. We'll have more next week when the transfer is officially announced.
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