The Manchester United defender impressed for Aston Villa before getting injured.
Manchester United could loan Axel Tuanzebe back to Aston Villa next season, according to The Sun.
Tuanzebe has spent the best part of 18 months on loan at Villa Park but hasn’t played since December due to a metatarsal injury.
But the newspaper claims Manchester United are delighted with the centre-back’s progress and are considering allowing Aston Villa to keep him regardless of whether Dean Smith’s side are promoted to the Premier League.
Tuanzebe is due to enter the final year of his Manchester United contract this summer and could have his deal extended if another loan deal is sanctioned.
The 21-year-old currently has competition from Victor Lindelof, Chris Smalling, Phil Jones, Eric Bailly and Marcos Rojo back at Old Trafford.
In contrast, Aston Villa are set to have just one centre-back – James Chester – under contract from the start of next season.
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