The fact Young is English, two footed and will cost about the same and is about as versatile.
N'Zogbia
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Wigan Athletic winger Charles N’Zogbia has issued a come-and-get-me plea to the biggest clubs in the game.
The Frenchman was a key figure in Wigan’s successful battle against relegation from the English Premier League last season, and his standout performances once again raised the question of why he is not within the ranks of a big club.
Now the former Newcastle United star has gone on the record as stating his readiness to move away from the DW Stadium – providing it is to a club that can help with his national team prospects.
"I have spent two fabulous years here [at Wigan], but the club knows that I am ready for the next big step", N’Zogbia told Sport France.
"The possibility to play for a more prestigious club could help me with the national team."
The 25-year-old, who has one senior France cap to his name, will surely not come cheap for any interested party. Wigan are thought to be looking for a fee of between £10-12M.
The Frenchman was a key figure in Wigan’s successful battle against relegation from the English Premier League last season, and his standout performances once again raised the question of why he is not within the ranks of a big club.
Now the former Newcastle United star has gone on the record as stating his readiness to move away from the DW Stadium – providing it is to a club that can help with his national team prospects.
"I have spent two fabulous years here [at Wigan], but the club knows that I am ready for the next big step", N’Zogbia told Sport France.
"The possibility to play for a more prestigious club could help me with the national team."
The 25-year-old, who has one senior France cap to his name, will surely not come cheap for any interested party. Wigan are thought to be looking for a fee of between £10-12M.
If I were King Kenny and couldn't sign Mata, I'd get N'Zogbia... Even with the Maxi magic during the end of the season, N'Zogbia could really do a good job for them.
Talented and underrated player. Questionable attitude is the only issue.
Don't see very much wrong with his attitude on the pitch imo... Don't know about the dressing room though.
Aston Villa have stepped up their interest in Winger winger Charles N'Zogbia by submitting a £10 million bid, Press Association Sport understands.
Villa manager Alex McLeish considers France international N'Zogbia his number one target to replace Liverpool-bound Stewart Downing.
The midlands club have ample funds available with the sale of Ashley Young to Manchester United and Downing - if his move to Anfield goes through - raising £36 million this summer.
McLeish is a long-term admirer of N'Zogbia who has one year remaining on his current deal with the Latics.
But he will take nothing for granted after the events of last year.
McLeish came close to signing the former Newcastle man at Birmingham 12 months ago only for the move to break down over personal terms at the 11th hour.
Manchester City's Shaun Wright-Phillips and Spartak Moscow's Aiden McGeady are also on McLeish's radar should he fail to land N'Zogbia.
McLeish is keen to start rebuilding his squad for the new campaign.
Manchester City keeper Shay Given is expected to sign in a £3.5 million deal, once he has negotiated a settlement on the remainder of his contract, as a replacement for Brad Friedel.
In the midfield department, McLeish is interested in West Ham's Scott Parker although suggestions a formal bid has already been made are wide of the mark.
Villa manager Alex McLeish considers France international N'Zogbia his number one target to replace Liverpool-bound Stewart Downing.
The midlands club have ample funds available with the sale of Ashley Young to Manchester United and Downing - if his move to Anfield goes through - raising £36 million this summer.
McLeish is a long-term admirer of N'Zogbia who has one year remaining on his current deal with the Latics.
But he will take nothing for granted after the events of last year.
McLeish came close to signing the former Newcastle man at Birmingham 12 months ago only for the move to break down over personal terms at the 11th hour.
Manchester City's Shaun Wright-Phillips and Spartak Moscow's Aiden McGeady are also on McLeish's radar should he fail to land N'Zogbia.
McLeish is keen to start rebuilding his squad for the new campaign.
Manchester City keeper Shay Given is expected to sign in a £3.5 million deal, once he has negotiated a settlement on the remainder of his contract, as a replacement for Brad Friedel.
In the midfield department, McLeish is interested in West Ham's Scott Parker although suggestions a formal bid has already been made are wide of the mark.
I don't get why Liverpool paid that amount of money for Downing when N'Zogbia who is a better player is available and at a cheaper price.
Kouroux said:
Liverpool fans could say the same about us and Ashley Young.