Aston Villa youngster Tim Iroegbunam is weighing up his options.

Iroegbunam is currently on-loan with QPR.

The Athletic says some 'elite clubs' have put the player on their 'watchlist' with interest growing in the youngster.

The report does add that Villa have 'no plans' to sell Iroegbunam as he continues to develop into a Premier League player. The midfielder has four years remaining on his deal at Villa Park, meaning that the club is under no pressure to sell even if clubs do come calling in the next couple of years.

Speaking about the player back in October, former QPR boss Beale was excited by the future that Iroegbunam has ahead of him.

“Tim is really enjoying it, we're enjoying having him and we can all see he is a player with a big future in front of him," he said.

It is understood that Villa do have an option to recall the player from the loan spell if he is not getting adequate game time or is unhappy. That is not the case with the midfielder who is expected to stay at QPR until the end of the season.