Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill has ruled out a loan move to Scottish giants Celtic for Curtis Davies.
O’Neill is keen to keep the 24-year-old, who featured in his first game for five months when he appeared in the FA Cup clash with Brighton on Saturday after returning from a shoulder injury.
“I wouldn’t be in a position to be wanting to loan players out at this stage,” stated O’Neill.
“The reason being, of course, is that if you do it internationally between two countries – and Celtic and ourselves would be that – you’d have to do it for the whole of the season.
“While it would be great for some of the younger players to get maybe a month’s football, we may well need Curtis. Things can happen here.
“A loan would be absolutely out of the question, especially for a season loan.
“I’m looking at trying to get some of the younger players games but I’m mindful of the fact that after 28 days we can get them recalled.”
[Source: News of the World]
