Aston Villa are battling to keep Rushian Hepburn-Murphy away from Premier League clubs.

The Sun says Hepburn-Murphy is signing a new deal with Aston Villa and snubbing a move away.

The teenage talent has agreed a three year contract after lots of haggling amid fears he would quit for Manchester City or Watford.

England youth star Hepburn-Murphy, 18, could have left at the end of the season but Villa were desperate to keep him.

Boss Steve Bruce has been including Hepburn-Murphy in his squads and will assess him next month when he is under lock and key.

The Villa kid could even get a loan spell for games if he wants, with several clubs keen.