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United close in on Young

ESPNsoccernet staff
June 10, 2011
Ashley Young has reportedly agreed terms with Manchester United © Getty Images
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Ashley Young is close to sealing a transfer to Premier League champions Manchester United, according to reports on Friday.

Young, 25, is set to sign for Sir Alex Ferguson's side after he returns from holiday, ending his four-year spell in the Midlands. The Aston Villa winger has long been linked with a move away from the Birmingham outfit and is rumoured to have turned down a new contract at Villa Park.

The fee for the England international is thought to be around £16 million and he looks set to follow compatriot Phil Jones as United's second high-profile capture of the transfer window, although the deal for the defender has hit a snag over price.

Young scored seven goals in 34 Premier League appearances last season, in addition to scoring twice for Fabio Capello's England team.

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