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Aston Villa fans react on Twitter to Leon King interest reports

Jordan Harris
Jordan Harris

A number of Aston Villa fans have taken to Twitter to react to reports from this week claiming that the Villans are looking to sign Leon King from Rangers.

January is going to be an incredibly intriguing month at Villa Park. Steven Gerrard has already been linked with a host of Rangers players following his appointment.

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It has been suggested that players such as Borna Barisic and Glen Kamara are wanted by the Villa boss. But he may also have his eye on some of the Gers’ brightest prospects, too.

, the Villans are set to battle with the likes of Manchester United, Newcastle and Leicester City for the 17-year-old.

And it is claimed that he could cost around £200,000.

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King made his first-team debut for the Gers during Gerrard’s time in charge at Ibrox. However, he has largely had to bide his time despite being incredibly highly rated.

Admittedly, some of the Villa supporters do not know too much about King. But others have expressed some excitement about the links.

Some have suggested that it may actually be the most realistic link between a Rangers player and Villa given his asking price. The clubs chasing his signature also says a lot about his potential.

‘Just do it’: Aston Villa fans react to links with Rangers starlet Leon King

And those who know a little about the teenager believe that he could prove to be an inspired addition for the years to come.

With that in mind, here is what some of the Aston Villa fans make of the reports claiming Gerrard wants to sign King…