Unless he's on a free, it'd be quite a faff to get him.
We'd have to pay a big wedge for him and we're not that much of step up from Stoke - we only are in terms of tradition, really. He wouldn't be getting paid a whole lot more, he's not going to win a whole lot more - just seems like a largely pointless move.
I understand what you are saying but do not agree! He's playing for a club that has just achieved a best could hope for season! When a move to villa,a club if run properly can achieve much more and yes the last 5 years that's not been the way,but now I think the corner is being turned and surely Aston Villa is a great move for him!!!