Liverpool and Manchester United have reportedly joined the chase for Carney Chukwuemeka - who Aston Villa rate as the best 16-year-old in England.
Midfielder Chukwuemeka is also believed to be on Manchester City's radar, although Villa are hoping to persuade the teenager to stay.
Villa CEO Christian Purslow recently described the England under-17 international as “probably the best 16-year-old in England right now”.
The Premier League relegation strugglers have held contract talks with Chukwuemeka, and are hoping to persuade him there will be a clearer path to the first team if he stays at Villa Park.
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