According to a report from TEAMtalk, Aston Villa are among a number of clubs strongly interested in Rangers prospect Bailey Rice. Rice is set to leave Ibrox this summer upon the expiry of his contract. European semi-finalists Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace are also trying to sign the Scottish teenager as a free agent. As Rice nears a return to full fitness this May, interest in signing him is increasing. Premier League scouts view him as an excellent long-term investment.

According to TEAMtalk, Aston Villa are attempting to sign Rangers prospect Bailey Rice. TEAMtalk also reports that multiple English clubs have entered talks with Rice’s representatives, and that Villa has presented a plan intended to accelerate his progression at a senior level. Rice is set to leave Rangers this summer when his contract expires. Sources indicate that Rice has become frustrated with the lack of consistent opportunities at Rangers. A departure is inevitable and is set to take him outside of Scotland.

Aston Villa made inquiries about Bailey Rice in December, being aware that he will likely become a free agent.

Aston Villa are showing a keen interest in Bailey Rice, who is out of contract at Ibrox in the summer. Football Insider revealed on Monday that Rangers are planning to hold new talks with Bailey Rice over a possible new contract once he has recovered from his knee injury.