Carney Chukwuemeka 'to reject new deal at Aston Villa'

Aston Villa are reportedly facing a struggle to agree a new long-term contract with midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka.

Regarded as one of the top prospects in England, the recently-turned 18-year-old has been provided with two starts and three substitute appearances in all competitions.

However, according to The Guardian, the academy graduate is concerned that he will struggle to hold down a first-team role in the future.

The report claims that the teenager currently has no interest in extending his contract past the end of the 2022-23 campaign.

Many top Premier League clubs will now take an interest in the situation, most notably Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United.

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are also credited as admirers of the player, who is unlikely to be sold by Villa before next summer at the earliest.