Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Nottingham Forest youngster George Hemmings.
The Athletic report that Hemmings is a target for the Villains after the teenager joined training with Steve Cooper's first-team squad during last month's international break. The 16-year-old has made 14 appearances in the U18 Premier League this season and has recorded two assists.
Hemmings is a promising central midfielder who is already a regular with the Reds youth teams and has also made an appearance for the Under-21s. Villa are said to be one of several Premier League clubs interested in recruiting the youngster.
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Youth players can only sign their first professional contract when they turn 17, so Villa would have to agree scholar terms with Hemmings.
Since Brexit three years ago, signing young players from abroad has become near impossible for Premier League clubs. There’s now an even bigger emphasis to develop talent on a football club's doorstep and from around the UK.
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