Quality player. All the people slating our supposed interest obviously didn't watch him in the Championship. Not surprising me one bit to see him shining right now.
I’ve watched him for the last 4 years when he was playing for my local team - Hibernian. Ever since he made his debut for us when we signed him from St Mirren, it was clear as day we had signed an exceptional player that would one day go and play for a club in the EPL. That day is now here! Absolutely delighted for him!
His performances in the Championship last season for Villa didn’t surprise me one bit! He was far too good for that level. If Villa didn’t get promoted last season, I wouldn’t have been surprised to see if Brendan Rodgers would have tried to bring him to Leicester as he tried desperately to sign him for Celtic from us last summer before Villa came in.
Also we have a significant sell on clause which will see us net a record amount if he is sold for big money. That will be huge for Hibs!