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Aston Villa keen on Barnsley captain Jacob Butterfield

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish is eyeing Barnsley captain Jacob Butterfield.

The Mirror says Villa boss McLeish is ready to make a move for Barnsley's young skipper Butterfield as he looks to change his squad.

The £2million-rated 21-year-old caught the eye with his mature displays in midfield and the Oakwell club is poised to take bids when the window opens.

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