Liverpool and Aston Villa tracking Le Havre teenager Djibril Ouziad

Liverpool and Aston Villa are monitoring Le Havre AC defender Djibril Ouziad after the 17-year-old made a promising start to life in Ligue 1.

The Franco-Algerian has attracted attention with his early first-team appearances, despite Le Havre’s difficult campaign. According to Get French Football News, both Premier League clubs are following his progress closely and have been impressed by his performances for the Normandy side.

Ouziad has already featured in nine matches in all competitions this season. Operating on the right side of defence, he has taken advantage of the opportunities given to him and begun to establish himself within the first-team squad.

His emergence is one of the few positives for Le Havre AC during a challenging period. The teenager has displayed a maturity beyond his years and is viewed within the club as a player with significant potential for the future.

Ouziad came through Le Havre AC’s academy and has progressed steadily through the club’s system. His development has now prompted interest from two established English clubs, although it remains unclear whether either side will make a formal approach in the coming months.

Le Havre AC moved to secure the defender’s future in September by handing him his first professional contract. That agreement keeps Ouziad at the club until June 2030.

The long-term deal reflects Le Havre’s confidence in a player expected to assume greater importance in the years ahead. It also gives the club a strong position should interest from Liverpool or Aston Villa develop into a formal offer.

At 17, Ouziad is beginning to attract attention well beyond Normandy after making an encouraging start to his senior career.

Le Havre AC will next play their 11th match of the French championship against Troyes.