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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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James Nursey

Steven Gerrard's Ashley Young plans for Arsenal hint at decision on Aston Villa future

Ashley Young is ready to deputise for the injured Lucas Digne and boost his prospects of a new Aston Villa deal.

Versatile veteran Young only rejoined Villa last summer on a one-year deal and is a free agent this summer. But he turned down a switch to Newcastle to stay in January when Digne joined for £25million from Everton and is open to extending his stay another season.

He has totalled 19 appearances for Villa and played at left-back and also higher up the pitch. The ace came off the bench for the injured full-back Digne in last weekend’s 2-1 loss at West Ham where the Frenchman was subbed early on after clutching his hamstring.

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