Manchester United youngster Axel Tuanzebe could be set to stay at Aston Villa for another season.
Whether Villa gain promotion is irrelevant to the agreement, with Tuanzebe happy to spend another season in the Championship.
Per The Sun, Tuanzebe is highly rated by manager Jose Mourinho. He wants him to get another season under the tutelage of Steve Bruce at Villa.
Tuanzebe has only played five times in the Championship this season. But he could get more games this season as he matures and develops his game.
An Old Trafford source is quoted by The Sun as saying: "Axel could stay at Aston Villa. It's not dependent on promotion at all.
"The club are still undecided but that's what they'd like him to do. We know Villa are keen on him.
"He is expected to go on the US pre-season tour before Jose makes his final decision over him."