Looks like Mr Carson could be about to earn himself a permanent move to the Villa. Bit of news like this on derby day should boost his confidence too. O'Neill must have faith in him if he's prepared to pay the £8m asking price. Could be a big couple of weeks for the gap toothed gypsy as it happens.
What with Steve McLaren getting sacked next week and Paul Robinson being thrown into exile in the international wilderness - the next 14 days could see Scotty getting a new club and being installed as England's number 1.
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Carson poised for permanent move
Scott Carson has revealed Aston Villa and Liverpool have agreed a deal for the England under-21 keeper to make a permanent move to Villa Park.
The 22-year-old has impressed at Villa having had previous loan spells at Sheffield Wednesday and Charlton.
He said: "I think the clubs have agreed something where, if everyone is happy, my move could be made permanent and it is something I would welcome.
"I would prefer to establish myself as a number one at Villa."
Carson joined Liverpool from Leeds for £1m in January 2005 and is now valued at between £8m and £10m.
He said: "What I want now is to be settled for the next five to 10 years. I've been out on loan a lot over the last couple of seasons.
"It is not easy when you keep moving up and down the country. It would be nice to settle at a club that I like and where the fans like me.
"I've settled in well at Aston Villa over the past few months. Everyone at the club has welcomed me and that has been a big help.
"I don't feel I've done a great deal wrong so far and, if I feel I should have done better, I will be the first person to admit it. I'm not one for coming up with excuses."
Villa manager Martin O'Neill is delighted with the progress made by Carson, who has replaced Thomas Sorensen as his first choice keeper.
He said: "Scott he has done very well. I've been very pleased with him. He is improving as a keeper.
"He is very young but he has got a terrific attitude and wants to improve."
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Cant say I'd be happy to see him leave Liverpool - but at that price I think we should take the money. We got Charles Itanje anyway as number 2......
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