Aston Villa have reportedly joined Derby, Fulham and Middlesbrough in the race to sign Sheyi Ojo.
According to The Mirror, Aston Villa have joined the race to sign Liverpool winger Sheyi Ojo on loan, challenging Derby, Fulham and Middlesbrough in the pursuit.
Villa have so far added veterans John Terry, Glenn Whelan and Ahmed Elmohamady, as well as goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, but Steve Bruce may now turn his attention to the final third.
Liverpool’s Sheyi Ojo (R) in action with Chelsea’s Cesar Azpilicueta
Whilst Andre Green is emerging and Albert Adomah is a proven Championship talent, Villa may still look to add more pace to their attack in order to provide ammunition for the likes of Scott Hogan and Jonathan Kodjia.
Now, The Mirror report that Villa have joined the race to sign Liverpool wide man Sheyi Ojo on loan, but they will have to battle with three Championship rivals if they are to land his signature this summer.
Ojo, 20, joined Liverpool from MK Dons as a 14-year-old back in 2011, but he has so far made just 13 appearances for the Reds, and endured a frustrating campaign last term with just two games played.
The pacey wide man, who flashed real quality for England at the Under-20 World Cup in South Korea earlier this summer, has already been sent out on loan to Wigan Athletic and Wolverhampton Wanderers in the past, but another loan move looks imminent.
Liverpool’s Sheyi Ojo in action with Plymouth Argyle’s Ben Purrington
It’s claimed that Villa have now joined Derby County, Fulham and Middlesbrough in attempting to land Ojo on loan this summer, and he will seemingly have his pick of the four Championship rivals ahead of the new season.
With pace, power and dribbling ability, Ojo could be a smart addition for Villa to provide a spark in the final third, with manager Steve Bruce now seemingly hoping to win the race for his signature.
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