Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal in three-way battle for Scottish defender

Young Football talents are the most valuable assets that big football teams all around the globe want in their squads since these players are long-term investments for the clubs. Every year, there is a certain player that hits the limelight as European teams fight for a prodigy to sign for them during the transfer window. This year, a young Brentford defender from Scotland has gained interest from top clubs like Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal.

3 things you need to know 

• Aaron Hickey is a right-back for Brentford 
• Hickey was born on June 10, 2002
• Hickey has appeared in all 5 Premier League matches 

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Aaron Hickey could be the next big thing in English Football

Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United, as well as Bayern Munich, are all vying to sign Aaron Hickey away from Brentford. These football juggernauts have taken notice of the 21-year-old fullback due to his impressive play at both the club and international levels.

Thomas Frank, manager of Brentford, has publicly stated his aversion to cutting ties with Hickey. Despite Frank's best efforts, Hickey's stardom continues to rise in the Premier League. The Scottish international has had an incredible rise to prominence since leaving Hearts as a youth to play for two seasons in Bologna, and now he has drawn interest from Premier League giants Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United. All such teams are eyeing signing some young stars in order to have long-term returns from the players. The Premier League is known for creating some big names in the world of football by signing young Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Eden Hazard, and more players who went on to change the face of football later on in their careers. 

Four years ago today, a teenage Aaron Hickey scored his only goal for Hearts, the winner at Easter Road 🤩 #HMFC pic.twitter.com/1J3XcScDR2

— Aaron Fraser (@AaronFraser37) September 22, 2023

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Aaron Hickey is a key member of the Scotland squad

Hickey's ability to contribute on either wing is a major reason for his 11 appearances for Scotland's national team. His participation is essential if Scotland is to qualify for the upcoming European Championships. Competition to sign Hickey is likely to increase in the upcoming January transfer window. Hickey will continue to play for Brentford until the end of the season, with his next game being on September 27th against Arsenal in the third round of the EFL Cup.