Agbonlahor plays down exit talk

Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has played down speculation that he is set to join former boss Martin O'Neill at Sunderland.

Striker happy at Villa

Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has played down speculation that he is set to join former boss Martin O'Neill at Sunderland. The 25-year-old England striker is believed to be O'Neill's radar as he looks to bring in an experienced forward. But with three-years left on his current deal at Villa Park, the Birmingham-born striker is more than happy with life in the Second City. Agbonlahor told The Sun: "Looking at it over the summer I'm just laughing at myself thinking 'where do they get these links from?' "I'm an Aston Villa player, it's my home club, I love the club. "As long as I'm contracted to the club then I'll continue to play for them - until I get told otherwise. "When you've played with a manager as good as Martin O'Neill you are going to be linked with him. But, for me, it's just speculation. "Also when a new manager (Paul Lambert) comes in, people think straight away you won't be involved."