Barnsley midfielder Conor Hourihane, who has been linked with a whole host of clubs, including Scottish giants Celtic and Rangers, has admitted that an approach from Aston Villa has turned his head.

Villa boss Steve Bruce revealed earlier this week that he was trying to take Hourihane to Villa Park and was hopeful of doing a deal with Barnsley for the midfielder.




But no deal has been done yet and Hourihane completed all 90 minutes in his side's 3-2 win over Leeds United at Oakwell this evening.

Hourihane was asked after the match about the prospect of a move to Aston Villa and admitted being tempted.
 


The midfielder told Sky Sports: "It's a fantastic club, Aston Villa.

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"When a manager like Steve Bruce comes looking for you, it does turn your head a little bit."

Barnsley insist that no deal to sell Hourihane is done yet and it remains to be seen whether other clubs try to hijack Aston Villa's swoop for the 25-year-old.

He has been linked with Celtic and Rangers, along with another Championship side in the shape of Sheffield Wednesday.