Not for us.
Aston Villa have re-opened talks with Wigan regarding Charles N'Zogbia and have agreed a £9.5million fee.
Having seen a £9million bid knocked back earlier in the summer, Villa are prepared to raise the stakes and have put an improved package to the Latics.
Villa boss Alex McLeish is known to be a long-standing admirer of N'Zogbia, having come close to signing him for Birmingham last summer.
The Scot could finally be about to get his man, as he has considerable funds to play with in pre-season.
With Villa having offloaded Ashley Young to Manchester United and Stewart Downing to Liverpool, money is available.
Creative void
Filling the creative void created by the loss of two wide-men is a priority and that is why McLeish has returned for N'Zogbia.
Wigan have previously hinted that it would take at least £10million to prise the 25-year-old from their grasp, but they are wary of losing him for nothing at the end of his contract next year.
With Villa having reached an agreement for the former Newcastle playmaker, they will look to thrash out personal terms in the next 24 hours.
N'Zogbia will then undergo a medical before penning a long-term contract at Villa Park
All i can add is, thank **** it's over. Nearly.
Aston Villa have re-opened talks with Wigan regarding Charles N'Zogbia and have agreed a £9.5million fee.
Having seen a £9million bid knocked back earlier in the summer, Villa are prepared to raise the stakes and have put an improved package to the Latics.
Villa boss Alex McLeish is known to be a long-standing admirer of N'Zogbia, having come close to signing him for Birmingham last summer.
The Scot could finally be about to get his man, as he has considerable funds to play with in pre-season.
With Villa having offloaded Ashley Young to Manchester United and Stewart Downing to Liverpool, money is available.
Creative void
Filling the creative void created by the loss of two wide-men is a priority and that is why McLeish has returned for N'Zogbia.
Wigan have previously hinted that it would take at least £10million to prise the 25-year-old from their grasp, but they are wary of losing him for nothing at the end of his contract next year.
With Villa having reached an agreement for the former Newcastle playmaker, they will look to thrash out personal terms in the next 24 hours.
N'Zogbia will then undergo a medical before penning a long-term contract at Villa Park
All i can add is, thank **** it's over. Nearly.
