Aston Villa winger Ashley Young says he is flattered by interest from rival clubs but is happy at his current club.

The FA Young Player of the Year last season, Young has been linked with Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham and Barcelona but his desire is to remain a Villa player at least until his contract expires in 2012.

"It is flattering to be linked with such big clubs but I'm a Villa player," said the 24-year-old.

"I'm exceedingly happy here. I have two and a half years left on my contract and I'm delighted to be playing for the club. Of course I can (stay for the rest of that contract). I'm delighted with the way things have gone since I came. The ambition is bigger and bigger."