Aston Villa defender James Chester is attracting Premier League interest.

The Daily Mail says Villa's resolve to keep defender Chester will be tested this week as Brighton and Stoke consider opening bids.

Villa are facing the prospect of having to sell their better players as they look to slash their wages and raise over £40million to comply with Financial Fair Play.

Tottenham are leading the chase for Jack Grealish but are unlikely to match Villa's £40m valuation.

Chester cost Villa £8m from West Bromwich Albion and the opening offers from Brighton and Stoke are likely to be in the same region.