Ross Barkley has impressed for Aston Villa since moving to the West Midlands on loan from the Blues in the summer.

Barkley has two goals and an assist in just five Premier League games for the Villans

When Villa boss Dean Smith was asked about a potential permanent transfer, he hold Birmingham Live:

Smith said: “It’s not been discussed. The idea was to bring him on loan.

“He’s a Chelsea player and they’ve got a long-term contract with him. That’s one Johan (Lange) and the owners will speak about.”