Aston Villa are reportedly holding internal discussions regarding a potential move for Kevin de Bruyne, the 33-year-old Belgium midfielder currently playing for Manchester City. De Bruyne, who will be leaving Etihad Stadium this summer, has attracted interest from several clubs. Villa’s inquiry is one of the significant developments in a summer of high-profile transfers .

Other Key Gossip

• Leeds United are reportedly considering parting ways with manager Daniel Farke despite his successful efforts in securing Premier League promotion.

• Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Manchester City are among the clubs monitoring Milos Kerkez, the 21-year-old left-back at Bournemouth.

• Manchester United are in a battle with Chelsea and Real Madrid to sign Franco Mastantuono, the highly-rated 17-year-old Argentine midfielder from River Plate, with a £38m release clause.

• Aston Villa and several other Premier League clubs are interested in signing Matheus Cunha from Wolves .