Aston Villa 'gutted' after huge blow at Villa Park

Aston Villa were ‘really disappointed’ with the deal that saw midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka move to Chelsea this summer, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.

The youngster is rated as one of Europe’s most exciting talents but has chosen to leave Villa Park, leaving many at the West Midlands club frustrated.

The 18-year-old was one of Villa’s rising stars having spent the last six years in the club’s academy, already making 14 Premier League appearances in that time.

He has also become a regular in the England Under 19 set-up, making 11 appearances and scoring five goals, including three as the side won the U19 European Championships this year.

With just one year remaining on his deal, however, there was always a chance of a move away. AC Milan and Barcelona were among the clubs linked but it was Chelsea who swooped for Chukwuemeka’s services, completing a £20 million transfer.

He helped take the club’s summer recruitment drive to five, following Marc Cucurella, Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly and Gabriel Slonina into the club.

But back at Villa Park, they remain downbeat about losing one of the hottest prospects in Europe before he could make his mark.

Jones understands that Aston Villa remain incredibly disappointed about losing their youngster this summer, particularly before he had a chance to make an impact on the side.

The transfer insider insists that not even the £20 million received in exchange would be enough to make them feel better.

He told GIVEMESPORT: “I don’t think there’s any price really for them that would have been good because he’s one of the best young players in the world and they’ll be gutted that he’s left them so early.

“It’s such a hard thing for these clubs, when you bring through