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O'Neill planning move for Dutch youngster
Jun 14 2007 By Bill Howell, Birmingham Mail
VILLA manager Martin O'Neill is believed to be keen to tie up a deal for Feyenoord's rising star Royston Drenthe.
The 20-year-old attacking left-back was a central figure for his club last season and is a big crowd favourite.
He is currently with the Dutch Under-21s who have started the European Championships in fine form.
Chief scout Ian Storey-Moore is thought to have run the rule over Drenthe for some time and is in currently Holland.
Drenthe began his career as a left-winger and made 26 appearances for his club last season.
O'Neill lost Jlloyd Samuel to Bolton at the end of the season on a free transfer and is on the look-out for competition for Dutch international Wilfred Bouma.
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