Martin O'Neill: Luke Moore's transfer a done deal

Feb 21 2008

LUKE Moore's transfer is set in stone, similar to the arrangement that will make Curtis Davies a Villa player this summer, according to Martin O'Neill.

"West Brom want to take him to the end of the season, and then buy him at the end - a wee bit like the arrangement we have with Curtis Davies,'' said the manager.

"They are trying to cover all bases really: making sure he is involved if they go through to the play-offs, that they cover those particular games.

"Everything is in place - the permanency of it all, too. But if we get a number of problems here then we get a recall after 28 days. The way things are going, if we stay clear of injuries, then hopefully Luke can complete his time at West Brom.

"They have agreed the fee. I am not asking for a loan fee because I have a chance of getting him back at the end of 28 days. You are not likely to ask someone for a fee if that is a possibility. Part of it involves the amount of games he has to play, and in that these loan games count.''