Aston Villa have moved to sign one-time West Ham United prospect Oscar Borg.

The 18-year-old left-back had been tipped for a bright future and had trials with Manchester United, playing in the Milk Cup for them in 2014. They discussed a potential move but could not agree terms over compensation.

Despite plenty of early promise, though, Borg has failed to continue his development and West Ham have agreed to let him go. He has agreed a two and a half year contract with Villa.

Oscar Borg has been offered a fresh start by Aston Villa after failing to breakthrough at West Ham

Borg joined West Ham when he was spotted by their scouts playing an Under 13 match for AFC Wimbledon and joined them aged 12.

At 15 he already earned a called up to West Ham's Under 21 side and signed a two-year scholarship contract with them last September which runs until June 2016.

Borg may have to wait to see if under-fire Remi Garde will be his manager at Aston Villa next season

Borg is yet to represent a national team at youth level but his early promise sparked a battle between England and Turkey for his services.