Aston Villa face being without loanee next season.
Aston Villa’s hopes of re-signing loan star Axel Tuanzebe were dealt a blow this week.
Tuanzebe was picked out by Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as a player he is keen to work with.
Tuanzebe has been outstanding on loan at Aston Villa this season, playing a key role for Dean Smith’s side.
Villa are in the play-off semi-finals and hoping to win promotion.
Solskjaer told United’s official website: “Hopefully, now Axel can get to the play-off final and play well. Obviously, he’s had a couple of injuries, but he’s a boy I can’t wait to see in pre-season for us.”
Manchester United’s struggles in defence provide Tuanzebe an ideal chance to stake his own claim for an opportunity.
Villa winning promotion would strengthen their case to re-sign the youngster on loan.
Their chances could depend on how many other players United sign and sell in the summer.
Villa fans feel Tuanzebe is best off with another season with them, given the discontent at United at present.
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