- Declan Frith has reportedly been on the radar of US scouts as far back as 2021
- He is eligible to play for the United States thanks to his grandmother’s heritage
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The United States Men’s National Team is set to poach Valencia winger Declan Frith away from England, according to multiple reports.
Frith is said to have been on the radar of US scouts since 2021, when he joined Chelsea.
Now 21, he then moved to Aston Villa after only five months in London.
Due to his grandmother’s heritage, he is eligible to play for the USA and he is reportedly applying for an American passport to make the switch of nations.
Frith joined Valencia this summer and registered two goals and an assist in his first two youth matches. He has also made four appearances Valencia B in the third division.
The United States is reportedly set to poach Valencia winger Declan Frith away from England
Frith previously spent time playing in English football with spells at Aston Villa and Chelsea
Valencia have become increasingly reliant on youth players in recent years and are reportedly likely to fast-track Frith to the first team in the coming months.
He has also spent time playing at left back throughout his career.
It’s said Frith will likely begin his USA career by suiting up for the U23 team before he has the chance to follow in the footsteps of former Valencia midfielder Yunus Musah who has made 33 caps for the US after changing his allegiances.
Monaco striker Folarin Balogun also recently swapped an English passport for an American one, making his debut for the USA during the Nations League tournament back in June.
Jamica is also said to have had approached Frith but has no hopes of landing him.
Monaco striker Folarin Balogun recently swapped allegiances to play for the USA over England
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