Hutton urges Smith to re-sign Tuanzebe

The 22-year-old has been linked with a move to newly-promoted Leeds, with the Athletic’s Phil Hay reporting that the Manchester United youngster is a name mentioned in the Whites’ hunt for a new centre-back.

Would expect Leeds to keep their powder dry for a little while now. But still want someone who fits the winger/number 10 mould (no second bid for Kent so far). And I wonder if Bielsa will soften on an extra centre-back. Man Utd’s Axel Tuanzebe a name that’s been mentioned. #lufc

— Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) August 29, 2020

Tuanzebe, a graduate of the Manchester United youth ranks, spent a season-and-a-half on loan at Villa Park between January 2018 and May 2019.

Hutton admits he expected to see his old teammate push on into the senior side at Old Trafford and insists he would love to see him back playing for Villa if he is to leave the Red Devils.

Hutton told Football Insider: “I’d actually like to see him back at Villa, if I’m being honest.

“I’m really surprised he hasn’t had more opportunities in the Man United first team. I know he’s had injuries and I think this season he was tipped to be on the verge of breaking through, he was in a lot of squads but obviously injury upset that.

“He’s a really exciting young player. I was hoping Villa got him after last season but it didn’t quite work out.”

Tuanzebe played a total of 36 times for Villa and helped the club seal promotion back to the Premier League in 2019.

He has just 18 appearances under his belt for Manchester United to date, 10 of which he made last season.

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By: Football Insider speaking to Alan Hutton
Title: Hutton urges Smith to re-sign Tuanzebe
Sourced From: www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-aston-villa-backed-to-re-sign-pl-giants-ace-wanted-by-leeds/
Published Date: Thu, 03 Sep 2020 07:00:32 +0000