Aston Villa are open to selling young midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka this summer… with Steven Gerrard leaving England U19 Euros winner out of tour of Australia amid refusal to sign new deal ‘that has been in place for some time’
- Carney Chukwuemeka is regarded as one of Aston Villa’s brightest prospects
- But the club are losing patience with his reluctance to sign a new contract
- The 18-year-old’s deal at Villa Park expires at the end of the coming season
- Chukwuemeka has been followed closely by German side Borussia Dortmund
Aston Villa are willing to sell youngster Carney Chukwuemeka this summer after a contract stand-off cost him a place on the club’s tour of Australia.
Boss Steven Gerrard revealed the 18-year-old, whose deal expires at the end of the coming season, had been left behind amid his reluctance to sign a new one.
He said: ‘Carney is yet to sign a contract offer that has been in place for some time now.
Aston Villa are willing to sell young midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka (right) this summer
Steven Gerrard revealed he had been left out of the Australia tour amid his reluctance to sign a new deal
‘I’ve decided the best thing for him would be to continue his training programme back at Bodymoor.’
Chukwuemeka was part of the England Under 19 squad who became European champions earlier this summer and is regarded as one of Villa’s brightest prospects.
But the club are losing patience with his stance and know he would be able to sign for a club overseas from January, with Villa receiving a relatively small compensation fee.
Chukwuemeka was part of the England U19 squad that became European champions this month
Borussia Dortmund have been following him closely, having had huge success by signing Jadon Sancho (right) and Jude Bellingham (left) at a young age
Chukwuemeka has been tracked by Borussia Dortmund, who had huge success signing England internationals Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham at a young age, as well as a number of other clubs in England and across Europe.
The midfielder played 14 times for Villa last season.
