O'Neill confirms move for Bardsley

7 januari 2007, 22:30 Bijgewerkt: 8 januari 2007, 13:27

Koen Freriks

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has confirmed his intention to sign Manchester United full-back Phil Bardsley on loan for the remainder of the season.

O'Neill has spoken to his United counterpart Sir Alex Ferguson about Bardsley, who was on loan to Rangers during the first half of the campaign, moving to Villa Park. Bardsley, 21, would be unable to play in next weekend's Barclays Premiership match with United at Old Trafford but could make his debut in the home clash with Watford on January 20.

O'Neill, whose side lost 2-1 in the FA Cup third round at Old Trafford, said: "I spoke to Sir Alex a few days ago about Bardsley and he wouldn't mind at all. But like anything else, until things are signed, I won't take it for granted."