Jordan Amavi wanted in China for £25million…but Aston Villa owner insists he’s going nowhere

ASTON VILLA have rejected have rejected a bid of £25million for left-back Jordan Amavi to join the moneybags Chinese Super League.

Villa owner Dr Tony Xia has stood firm and dismissed what would have been a record fee for a Championship player who is also wanted by Liverpool.

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It is not stipulated which club wanted the former France Under 21 international.

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In addition, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is said to be very interested in the player, while Marseille are understood to be preparing an offer worth around £8.5million for Amavi.

But Dr Xia, responding to this on Twitter, Xia posted:

'Don’t bother reading this. I can tell we have rejected an offer of £25m for @JordanAmavi. He will grow bigger at @AVFCOfficial!'

The 22-year-old has impressed for Villa after suffering a serious knee injury last season.

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Steve Bruce's men have risen to 10th in the table, are pushing for the play-offs and see Amavi as a key player should they make the Premier League next season.

Villa signed Amavi from Nice for £8m last summer and his current contract expires in 2020.

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The Chinese League is certainly tempting for players of all statures: Chelsea’s Oscar, 25, will join Shanghai SIPG for £52m once the January transfer window opens and Alexis Sanchez has been offered an astonishing £400,000 per week, in stories revealed by Sportsmail.

Meanwhile, Villa remain in discussions with Manchester United over the loan signing of goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, with an agreement close to competition.