Aston Villa are set to sign Derby County forward Omari Kellyman, according to reliable reporter Alan Nixon.

The Lowdown: Kellyman profiled

Transfermarkt classify Kellyman as an out-and-out centre-forward who is left-footed, while The Athletic stated that the youngster can also play in a number 10 role or as a second striker.

The Northern Irish youngster turned 16 last September and is seen as one of the biggest talents in Derby’s youth academy.

The Rams recently lost Luke Plange to Crystal Palace and Dylan Williams to Chelsea, and it seems as if Kellyman will be the latest to depart for a Premier League club.

The Latest: Villa move for Kellyman

According to Nixon, Villa are ‘going to sign’ Kellyman, who he labelled as a ‘real talent’.

The journalist believes that a fee is in the region of £500,000, with The Athletic adding that personal terms are also settled but a deal is not yet finalised.

The Verdict: Another?

Villa are still on the search for the best young talent despite the January window closing, and it seems as if Kellyman is set to make the move to Bodymoor Heath.

He could initially link up with trialist Taylor Clark in Sean Verity's under-18 side, with Villa running the rule over the Needham Market midfielder. Should Clark impress in the Midlands, then Kellyman could become another young addition alongside the 17-year-old.

Kerr Smith also joined the club’s academy last month from Dundee United, so it’s good to see that Villa are thinking long term as well as bolstering Steven Gerrard’s senior ranks.

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