Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Sanson joined the club in January and the playmaker has been impressive for the Premier League club so far.
Sanson has now revealed that Leeds United tried to sign him last summer but the £16 million Villa signing decided it was not the right time to make the move.
The 26-year-old was always keen on moving to the Premier League but he wanted to wait for the right time and the right opportunity.
He said (via Yorkshire Evening Post): “Since I was little I have always had a special affection for this championship (the Premier League).