Aston Villa are reportedly open to selling young winger Tommi O'Reilly, with several clubs expressing interest in the 22-year-old. Oxford United, Portsmouth, and Huddersfield Town are among the sides monitoring his situation following a standout loan spell at Crewe Alexandra in League Two.
Impressive Loan Campaign
O'Reilly has made 49 appearances for Crewe this season, contributing to 21 goals, including seven of his own. His performances earned him a nomination for League Two Player of the Month in March, and he started 45 of Crewe's league games, demonstrating his durability and consistency.
Early Promise and Comparisons
O'Reilly first gained attention at Aston Villa's academy, where he was part of the 2021 FA Youth Cup-winning side. His playing style drew comparisons to Manchester City's Phil Foden, and he impressed then-manager Steven Gerrard enough to be integrated into the first-team setup. Since then, he has gained experience through loan spells in Spain, at MK Dons, Shrewsbury Town, and Crewe.
Villa are understood to be seeking around £1 million for O'Reilly as they look to raise funds to reinvest in Unai Emery's squad. Offers from Huddersfield and Oxford are expected to be considered as interest continues to build. Additionally, O'Reilly's performances have caught the attention of the Republic of Ireland's national team setup.
