Aston Villa track Armin Bacinovic

Aston Villa are the latest team to express an interest in Armin Bacinovic, the young Slovenian defensive midfielder currently playing for Italian side Palermo.

Chelsea and Liverpool had all been monitoring the progress of the defensive midfielder, but decided not to make bids for Palermo's prized young asset.

The 22 year old is available for transfer should a club meet the 7m valuation of the Italian side.

With eight caps to his name for Slovenia already, he is widely regarded as one of the best players in his country.

Aston Villa manager Alex Mcleish will make a move for Bacinovic in January.