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Max Wilkins

Tue 28 April 2026 10:45, UK

Aston Villa talent Tommi O’Reilly is central to transfer interest ahead of the summer transfer window.

The 22-year-old joined Crewe Alexandra on loan ahead of the season and has gone on to be excellent for the Railwaymen.

He has found a home at Gresty Road and has become a massively important member of their squad despite being destined for a mid-table finish.

The Villa loanee has contributed to 18 goals in League Two and is now attracting interest two divisions above.

Portsmouth are eying a move for O’Reilly, but are set to face competition to land the attacking midfielder’s signature this summer.

Portsmouth ready talks in Tommi O’Reilly transfer race

The Englishman has already had an interesting career path, having played in three leagues across two countries.

Things didn’t work out at MK Dons or Shrewsbury Town last season, but he has certainly turned things around this campaign.

He has become a true star under head coach Lee Bell, and that is always going to attract transfer interest away from Crewe.

The attacker is set for a return to Villa Park when the season ends, before potentially making another move away from B6.

Alan Nixon reported via his Patreon on Tuesday that Portsmouth and Oxford United are ready to battle it out to sign O’Reilly.

He is now expected to hold talks with both sides in the coming weeks as he looks to plan out his future, ready for the new campaign.

O’Reilly has caught the eye of many at Villa Park, and that has certainly been echoed at Crewe in their end-of-season awards night.

Aston Villa loanee O’Reilly sweeps up Crewe Alexandra awards

The versatile forward has featured on the wing and in a number 10 role this campaign and has made the most of every opportunity.

He has racked up 20 goal involvements across 49 appearances in all competitions as he finally begins to find his feet in senior football.

There is now one League Two game remaining until his season ends at Gresty Road, but their end-of-season awards night has already been held.

O’Reilly picked up two awards, winning the players’ player of the year and the player of the year for his exploits while on loan.

That has, unsurprisingly, sparked transfer interest ahead of the summer, leaving Villa to welcome him back before deciding on his future.