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title: "Aston Villa: Gabby Agbonlahor makes Ashley Young claim"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Aston Villa News"
published: "2022-06-16T11:35:38Z"
modified: "2022-06-16T11:35:38Z"
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# Aston Villa: Gabby Agbonlahor makes Ashley Young claim

**Former [Aston Villa](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/aston-villa-news/) forward Gabby Agbonlahor has been reacting to the club’s talks with Ashley Young, as per [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/aston-villa-can-save-millions-after-huge-ashley-young-update-pundit/).**

### The Lowdown: Romano’s reveal

The 36-year-old made [25](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ashley-young/leistungsdaten/spieler/14086) appearances for Villa last season, lining out in [seven](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ashley-young/leistungsdaten/spieler/14086) different positions. Despite proving to be a valuable squad member, the veteran was named as one of [eight](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-retained-list-gerrard-24198545) players set to be released by the club over the coming weeks.

However, [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1536607117536370688) has now revealed that the club are in ‘talks’ with Young over remaining in the Midlands, adding that there is a ‘very good chance’ that the [39-cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ashley-young/nationalmannschaft/spieler/14086/verein_id/3299) England international will still be at Villa Park next season.

### The Latest: Agbonlahor’s comments

Agbonlahor, who contributes as a pundit for [Sky Sports](https://icdb.tv/stats/6750/Gabby-Agbonlahor), was talking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/aston-villa-can-save-millions-after-huge-ashley-young-update-pundit/) regarding Young following Romano’s update. He labelled a fresh deal for the soon-to-be free agent as a ‘no brainer’, saying it is ‘perfect’ due to the 36-year-old’s versatility.

The former Villa striker commented:

> “All that will be happening is they will be negotiating the contract.
>
> “I’m sure they will keep him. He’s so versatile, a professional and can still do a great job. I can 100 per cent see him re-signing.
>
> “He can be cover for left-back, left-wing, right-back and as a number 10. He can play so many positions it’s perfect.
>
> “When Digne is injured, he’s got a perfect replacement. Rather than having to go out and spend big on another left-back, he’s got one there in Ashley Young who can play everywhere.
>
> “I think it’s a no-brainer and I’m sure they are just negotiating terms and it will be signed.”

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### The Verdict: Makes sense

Steven Gerrard brought in Lucas Digne from Everton in January, but with Matt Targett sealing a permanent move to Newcastle, the Villa manager could be back to square one when it comes to strength in depth at left-back.

Digne will be the [only](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/aston-villa/kader/verein/405) left-back option with Young set to be released, so it does make sense to get the experienced Englishman back for a further 12 months.

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Gerrard hailed Young as [‘outstanding’](https://www.birminghamworld.uk/sport/football/aston-villa/aston-villa-manager-steven-gerrard-praises-the-outstanding-ashley-young-following-villas-2-0-win-over-brighton-3465628) after his first game in charge at Villa Park, and with Young able to play [out wide](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ashley-young/leistungsdaten/spieler/14086) and in [central midfield](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ashley-young/leistungsdaten/spieler/14086), we’re with Agbonlahor in believing that a new contract for the veteran is a ‘no brainer’.

***In other news: [‘Very good…’ – Sky Sports man buzzing after NSWE agree ‘crucial’ Aston Villa deal for Gerrard](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/aston-villa-news/robin-olsen-signing-agbonlahor-praise-transfers-gerrard/)***