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Aston Villa are reportedly ready to sell Ashley Young when the transfer window opens this summer. Accordingly, 25-year-old winger is reluctant to extend his current contract with the Villans, which is due to expire in summer 2012.

It is said that Villa are not quite happy to take this step, however the price went uphill over the years, this season particularly, as his display, both for the club and country has been impressive this season, so why not make well of it. On the contrary, they would lose all the possible profit, as Young is to become a free player next year and it is suggested the sale could bring in as much as £20mil.

New reports suggest Manchester United are leading the race ahead of Liverpool, with Young already preferring Old Trafford move.

Englishman netted eight goals in 29 appearances for the club so far this season and has been a valuable asset as they struggle to avoid relegation predicament. Club team-mate and their newly addition Darren Bent urges Villa to hang on to the young winger.

“Ashley has been playing really, really well this season and being linked to top, top sides,” he said.

“It’s because of the form he is showing like against Wales that all these clubs are after him.

“The main thing is we can keep going, hang onto him for as long as possible and keep creating the chances for Villa and scoring goals.”

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