Aston Villa are watching Bologna left-back Aaron Hickey.
BirminghamLive says Aston Villa are admirers of the 19-year-old and have sent scouts to watch him in action this season.
The Scotland international has also been tracked by Leeds United.
However, such has been Hickey's form, that the former Hearts defender could move within Serie A, with Inter Milan and AC Milan both watching him closely.
Hickey has thrived under Bologna coach Sinisa Mihajlovic since his arrival a year ago.
