Adam Johnson 'eyed by Aston Villa for season-long loan'

Aston Villa want to take England winger Adam Johnson on loan from Manchester City with a view to a permanent move at the end of the season.

The England international has struggled to command a regular place under Roberto Mancini, and with the imminent arrival of Samir Nasri from Arsenal, competition at Eastlands is set to increase.
That’s given Villains boss Alex McLeish encouragement that he can land the former Middlesbrough winger on a temporary basis.
Mancini is well aware of Johnson’s talents, but has previously expressed a problem with the 24-year-old’s attitude.
His lack of defensive nous has concerned the Italian, and as a result was left out of some of City’s biggest fixtures last season.
Villa, despite signing Charles N’Zogbia, are still in need of an extra wideman having sold both Stewart Downing and Ashley Young this summer, and Johnson would perfectly fit the bill.
There’s also reports that the winger has become tired of warming the bench and playing bit part roles in matches, so may well jump at the chance of regular action at Villa Park.