Who is Carney Chukwuemeka? The 'next Jude Bellingham' linked with Arsenal and Barcelona transfer

Aston Villa starlet Carney Chukwuemeka has been linked with a move to Arsenal in recent times.

According to Spanish outlet Sport, both the Gunners and Barcelona are keen on the talented youngster, who has just over 13 months left on his contract at Villa Park. understands that the north London outfit will try to sign a central midfielder this summer, with Leicester City playmaker Youri Tielemans a target.

Egyptian international Mohamed Elneny also penned a new short-term contract with the club but technical director Edu has made it no secret of his desire to stack the club with plenty of high-potential young talents. But who is Chukwuemeka and what would he bring to the Emirates Stadium if he was to sign?

Here, takes a closer look.

Aged just 18, Chukwuemeka is a talented midfielder born in Eisenstadt, Austria. However, he has been playing for England at youth level, most recently featuring for their Under-19 side.

He is a central midfielder, predominantly operating as a box-to-box No. 8 but he has also occasionally been deployed at no. 10 due to his creative qualities.

Chukwuemeka is a powerful runner who has a rare blend of exceptional close control, intelligent movement off the ball and the ability to evade an opposition press with his one-versus-one dribbling ability. The Daily Mail even previously reported that Borussia Dortmund see the teenager as the next Jude Bellingham given the two midfielders boast a number of key similarities in terms of their playstyle.

The Austrian-born starlet's ability to make runs into the box is somewhat reminiscent of former Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey. His attacking output is impressive for a player who operates at both ends of the pitch, netting 13 goals and providing a further 13