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EFL clubs line up for Villa prospect likened to Foden and Wilshere
- Aston Villa prospect Tommi O'Reilly is drawing interest from Portsmouth and Huddersfield ahead of a potential summer transfer.
- O'Reilly has been on loan at Crewe Alexandra this season, scoring six goals as they push for a League Two playoff place.
- Villa could sell to offset squad restructuring after Unai Emery's increased recruitment role and financial limits.
- Tommi O'Reilly joined Villa at age seven and was part of the FA Youth Cup-winning team in 2021.
- Crewe loan has boosted his first-team exposure and competitiveness for a potential move this summer.
- Villa's recruitment process has been under Emery's active supervision amid financial constraints.
- Tommi O'Reilly is a homegrown Villa talent with League Youth Cup pedigree at 22 years old.
- Portsmouth and Huddersfield are among clubs weighing summer offers for the Villa youngster.
- O'Reilly is likened to Phil Foden and Jack Wilshere in playing style.
- Villa aims to offset squad restructuring before targeting new signings.
- The piece notes a growing market for affordable, homegrown talent in the transfer window.
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