Man Utd and Man City are set to challenge teams across Europe for Aston Villa youngster Carney Chukwuemeka, according to reports.
The 17-year-old came through the ranks with League One outfit Northampton Town. He got a big move in 2019 as he joined Aston Villa’s academy.
The winger has continued to progress well since he joined Villa. He has been capped by England’s U17s and U18s.
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His fine performances at youth level were rewarded this week as he was handed his Premier League debut against Tottenham.
With Villa beating Spurs 2-1, Chukwuemeka was brought on in stoppage time. He came close to scoring as he struck the post with a long-range effort before the final whistle.
It has been reported that Borussia Dortmund are the team most interested in the midfielder. German outlet BILD have claimed that they are “actively monitoring” the Englishman.
They add that the German side face competition to sign Chukwuemeka, though. It is said that Man Utd, Man City, PSG and Bayern Munich have all “put feelers out” for the winger.
Dortmund see him as a successor to Jadon Sancho, who has been heavily linked with a move to Man United. It is believed that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are to go back in for Sancho this summer.
Villa have reportedly told Dortmund that they will have to pay €15m if they want to sign Chukwuemeka this summer.
“I wonder whether this [starting XI against Fulham] might actually be Man Utd’s Europa League final team. It wouldn’t surprise me.
“Rashford on the right doesn’t work and I think Pogba will play. I think Cavani will play up top, I think the midfield three is set.
“And I wonder if Solskjaer has decided that (Axel) Tuanzebe will play in that Harry Maguire position.
“I’m nervous about Rashford being left out but I think Greenwood is better there than Rashford. The balance is better. And I think (David) De Gea will start in goal. You think about the service he’s given to the club.”
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