Battle of giants! Aston Villa join race for Khvicha's brother Tornike Kvaratskhelia

Aston Villa has officially thrown its hat into the ring for one of European football's most intriguing teenage gems.

Details: According to transfer insider Ekrem Konur, Aston Villa has established direct contact with Dinamo Tbilisi regarding a potential move for 16-year-old winger Tornike Kvaratskhelia. The Birmingham club made formal enquiries to explore the conditions required to lure the highly rated Georgian prodigy to England.

The younger brother of superstar Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has triggered a ferocious recruitment scramble across the continent. Premier League heavyweights Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Brighton are all keeping a watchful eye on his rapid development in Tbilisi.

Despite immense English interest, German powerhouse Bayern Munich is currently viewed as the frontrunner in the race. The Bavarian giants hold a distinct advantage, as the talented teenager already spent time training with the club earlier in the summer.

It is worth noting that according to Transfermarkt, the 16-year-old Georgian winger's current market value stands at €500,000.

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