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Aston Villa beat Tottenham and Rangers to the signing of 19-year-old Caleb Chukwuemeka on a three-year deal for an initial £300,000... reuniting him with his younger brother Carney

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Northampton teenager Caleb Chukwuemeka, reuniting him with his younger brother Carney at Villa Park.

Promising forward Chukwuemeka, 19, has joined Villa from League Two Northampton for an initial fee of around £300,000 with add-ons in the deal that could take the eventual figure up to seven figures.

Chukwuemeka has signed a three-year contract after undergoing a medical over the weekend.

Caleb Chukwuemeka sparked interest from several clubs including Rangers and Tottenham
He made 22 League One appearances for Northampton last season scoring one goal

He made 22 League One appearances for Northampton last season scoring one goal

Sportsmail revealed Villa’s interest in Chukwuemeka last September and, 11 months on, they have now beaten off the likes of Tottenham and Rangers to secure him.