PSG join Barcelona in the race for Nigerian teen wonder

The Parisians might battle the Catalans for the signature of one of many Premier League’s thrilling debutante

French champions Paris Saint-Germain have joined La Liga giants Barcelona within the race for Aston Villa teenager Carney Chukwuemeka, in response to a report by The Mirror.

Chukwuemeka made his breakthrough final season, that includes in 12 Premier League appearances for the Villans below Steven Gerrard.

The 18-year-old was anticipated to get extra enjoying time subsequent season below the previous Rangers boss, however issues have grow to be difficult not too long ago.

With a 12 months left on Chukwuemeka’s deal, Villa need the England youth worldwide to decide to a brand new long-term contract.

However the Austria-born midfielder is asking for ensures on enjoying time and a £100,000-a-week wage earlier than inking a brand new deal, says The Mirror.

Villa are open to letting the starlet depart the Villa Park and are anticipated to demand £20m from any suitor.

Barcelona and Newcastle United have been linked to a transfer for Chukwuemeka, however no membership has made a proposal for him.

PSG’s curiosity could, nevertheless, change the dynamics for the midfielder who captained England on the Underneath-19s stage and was a part of UEFA’s Workforce of the Event on the latest European Underneath-19 Championships in Slovakia.

Whereas hoping Chukwuemeka has a change of coronary heart and indicators the dotted line within the Midlands, Steven Gerard ignored the teenager surprise from the Villa squad on tour of Australia.

Chukwuemeka stays eligible to play for the nationwide groups of England, Nigeria, and Austria.