Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill insists he hasn't heard from Real Madrid about star winger Ashley Young.

"We haven't had a call from Real Madrid over Ashley, but I am not so sure that they called Manchester United either over Cristiano Ronaldo," said O'Neill after his side's 2-2 draw with Arsenal.

"I think my players are really enjoying it. Gabby, Ashley, James Milner - some of these young boys are actually loving playing, and this shows. There is a great exuberance and a great ability about them.

"I'd hope that the players themselves want to stay and, anyway, people are under contract. I wouldn't be encouraging a move for any of my players."