Southampton boss Ronald Koeman admits he courted interest from Aston Villa in the past.
In an interview with Four Four Two, Koeman is quizzed on the link by a Villa fan.
He confirmed the talks, saying: "Yes, there was contact at the time, but that was between agents, I never spoke to the club myself.
"My manager talked with someone who was involved, but it never led to a meeting. Before, there was talk of Manchester City too, but again, I had no direct contact with the club. It usually goes via intermediaries, who test if you are interested.
"I do like England and the Premier League, it's a fantastic competition. It would be nice to work there one day. I think it would be great to experience the approach and atmosphere of English football at a club, and there are many beautiful clubs in England."
