Liverpool and Manchester United have reportedly identified Aston Villa youngster Carney Chukwuemeka as a potential transfer target.
While the winter transfer window closed on Monday evening, clubs around Europe are continuing to assess their options ahead of the summer.
According to The Times, the two Premier League giants are considering whether to make a formal approach for 17-year-old Chukwuemeka.
The teenager missed out on an appearance in the FA Cup last month because he had already been invited to train with the Villa first-team squad, which had been affected by coronavirus cases.
Manchester City, Juventus and Bayern Munich are also said to be admirers of the prospect, who has made 11 appearances in the Premier League 2 this season.
