Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill says he has already spoken to Ashley Young's agent about a possible new deal for the talented winger.

The former Celtic boss denied that he had already negotiated a new deal with Young and said, while he is obviously thinking about it, there is no rush for the paperwork to sorted out.

With a couple of weeks before the club next League fixture O'Neill said he is looking forward to having the time to sort out some important issues, including the future of one of his most promising stars.

"Nothing has been agreed but we are in negotiation," O'Neill said in the Birmingham Mail.

"I can spend the next week-and-a-half dealing with the issues I have wanted to deal with," he said.

"That means looking at the players who have got two years or less and those who I would like to keep at the football club.

"The best time to do it is to open those negotiations now. I have already spoken to Ashley's agent, so we will see where we go.

"I am hoping he is enjoying himself well enough here and that he would like to stay.

"He still has three years left to run. So it is not a major problem."