Aston Villa midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka will not sign a new contract at Villa Park, according to The Guardian.

And, as to be expected, a number of Villa fans have been giving their thoughts to the news on social media.

Chukwuemeka, described as a player who ‘can do everything in midfield’, was handed his first Premier League start earlier this season in a 0-0 draw with Brentford.

However, the 18-year-old hasn’t featured in the top flight since, with his current deal in the Midlands set to expire in 18 months’ time.

According to The Guardian, Chukwuemeka has decided that his future doesn’t lie with Villa and therefore won’t be penning fresh terms under Steven Gerrard.

The report adds that has put the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United on alert over a potential future move.

Villa fans react

Well-known page @villareport shared the update regarding Chukwuemeka on Twitter on Friday evening.

This is what some had to say, with many unhappy at losing a possible future star and one labelling it as ‘huge’.

“Delete”

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“Pain”

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“This is huge. I know he has time to change his mind etc. We need to be offering these youngsters, that we are spending £m’s on buying & training, a clear way through. JJ is becoming a 1st team player, the rest need minutes too.”

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“Ridiculous if true”

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“Dean Smith has blood on his hands the guy is the next Pogba”

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“Huge mistake by us.”

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