Soccer: Alpay happy at Villa

Aston Villa defender Alpay has no plans to leave the club after rumours that he wanted to join Arsenal, according to his agent.

Wed, 06 Jun, 2001 - 10:46

Aston Villa defender Alpay has no plans to leave the club after rumours that he wanted to join Arsenal, according to his agent.

The Turkish international centre-half, who moved to the midlands club for £5.6m last summer, was reportedly keen on a move to Highbury, but the player’s agent insists Alpay is more than happy at Villa Park.

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