Many Aston Villa fans have been expressing their delight on Twitter, after news that Everton youngster Thierry Small is interested in a move to the Midlands was revealed by Football Insider.

Stalling on a contract offer from the Toffees due to a lack of first-team opportunities, he has become a sought after commodity and is clearly quite the prodigy, with Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Manchester United all previously keen on the 16-year-old [SB Nation].

However, he has fanned the transfer flames following latest developments.

Intriguingly, Small is said to be ‘very keen’ on a move to Villa Park and has had his head turned by his boyhood club in recent weeks [Football Insider].

He has family connections with the Villains, with his uncle Bryan Small of course being on the books of the club in the past.

In light of this, no wonder loads of Aston Villa diehards took to social media to buzz about the Small reveal.

AVFC fans react:

Replying to popular Aston Villa fan outlet villareport, here is how some supporters reacted to the rumours:

"We are a great football club aren’t we"

"Top prospect"
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"we are actually massive"
"This is the one I'm really excited about. Thierry could be a future England International, he really is that good."
"Bring him home"
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"Every talented kid in the country now wants to play for Villa you love to see it."
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