Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has denied suggestions that he will join former boss Martin O'Neill at Sunderland this summer.

The 25-year-old, who is expected to return from an ankle injury in two weeks, has deemed the link "pure speculation".

"When you've played with a manager before, especially one as good as Martin O'Neill, then you are going to be linked with him. But it's just pure speculation. I can assure Villa fans I haven't heard anything about it and I'm happy here," he told The Sun.

Agbonlahor scored six goals for Villa last season.