It is understood that Aston Villa is one of several Premier League clubs interested in Feyenoord midfielder Gjivai Zechiel. The 22-year-old's performances have drawn increasing interest, with the player having registered five goals and four assists in his opening seven league games of the season. It is understood that Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Nottingham Forest are also interested, while Liverpool scouts have also observed the Dutch player, who was called up to the Netherlands squad as a result of his form, although he has not yet made his senior international debut. The midfielder, who joined Feyenoord in September 2023, is under contract until June 2029 and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €10 million. In September 2026, reports indicated a €30 million valuation by Feyenoord, while during the summer of 2026, the club reportedly rejected multiple offers from LOSC Lille, with a final bid worth a reported €17 million including bonuses being rejected in August 2026.