Aye. It would be a massive rabbit out of the hat if we managed to keep Louie let alone sign him. Can’t see it. Makes sense for Villa to try him in Championship if they can. He isn’t getting any younger and needs to progress.

He is 21 and has 4 loans before coming to us. If he is going to make it at Villa, you’d imagine next season and possibly the one after will be the ones for him. Otherwise, he will be moved on. No time to waste really.

Make the most of it while we can.