Former Aston Villa striker Dwight Yorke admits he's held talks with club co-owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens.
Yorke says Villa's owners have European ambitions.
"After talking to Aston Villa owners, I believe their aim is to be in the top six," Yorke told OLBG. "I was very lucky to come across the Aston Villa owners and talked to them. I genuinely think the football club has taken a step for the better.
"It wasn't long ago when Aston Villa were in the Championship and trying to get promoted back into the Premier League, where they belong.
"Now they have good backing and a great manager in Unai Emery. Aston Villa was always a top-six club before they got relegated, and now it feels like they're on their way back to that status. Youri Tielemans is a great addition to the team, he gives that midfield extra quality and grit.
"I haven't watched too much of Pau Torres but a defender for 45m and links to other big clubs in the past probably means he's good. This is the year for Aston Villa to try and break into the top six."