Aston Villa have reportedly joined the hunt to sign Anderlecht starlet Samuel Bastien.
The Premier League outfit, who remain bottom of the table despite their goalless stalemate against joint-leaders Manchester City on Sunday, have registered their interest in the Belgium midfielder ahead of the forthcoming January transfer window.
The 19-year-old, who is a Under-21 international, has scored one goal in seven Serie B appearances whilst on loan at US Avellino this season.
Bastien’s impressive performances in the Italian second-tier has also alerted the likes of Serie A giants Napoli and La Liga side Sevilla to his services, although new Villa boss Remi Garde is also thought to be an admirer of the youngster.