Kerr Smith: Aston Villa sign Dundee United right-back, projected fee, club's hopes

Kerr Smith has left Dundee United to join Aston Villa.

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Dundee United’s teenage right-back Kerr Smith.

The 17-year-old, who was also linked with a move to Crystal Palace, was bought by the English Premier League club for an undisclosed fee – but it is understood Dundee United could recoup up to £2million.

Smith, a product of United’s youth academy, leaves Tannadice after ten years at the club. He has been capped at under-19 level and made ten appearances in total for the Tangerines.