Aston Villa after Arsenal defender

6 August 2008 21:02

Manchester United's Ji-Sung Park (L) vies with Arsenal's Justin Hoyte (R)

Reports have it that Justin Hoyte of Arsenal is high on Martin O’Neill’s shopping list.

The twenty three year old full back hasn’t quite broken into the first team ranks since his arrival at the club.

For the past couple of seasons he has been on loan at the Stadium of Light with Sunderland.

Should Martin O’Neill fail in trying to lure Hoyte to Villa Park O’Neill has Middlesbrough’s Luke Young next on his shopping list.

Hoyte himself would probably be keen on the move as it would more than likely present him with regular first team appearances