Leon Bailey's stepfather Craig Butler has confirmed that Aston Villa are in talks to sign the Bayer Leverkusen star.
Villa have reportedly identified Bailey as their next summer transfer target, having already snapped up Emiliano Buendia from Norwich City and Ashley Young on a free transfer following his departure from Inter.
Butler has now confirmed that the Villans are in contact with Leverkusen over a potential deal for Bailey, who still has two years remaining on his current contract at Bay Arena.
What's been said?
Asked to address Villa's links with Bailey amid reports he could be sold for around €30 million (£26m/$35m), his stepfather has told BILD : "The clubs are holding talks.