McLeish confident of clinching N'Zogbia deal

Alex McLeish confirmed today Aston Villa are edging closer to completing the capture of Charles N’Zogbia from Wigan and hopes his arrival can help compensate for the loss of Ashley Young and Stewart Downing.

The deal, thought to be in the region of £9.5m, will be completed once N’Zogbia undergoes a medical and McLeish is delighted to land a player he tried in vain to sign last season when Birmingham City manager.