Coventry City are interested in signing Aston Villa's English midfielder Ross Barkley, and the Premier League club is open to letting him leave, according to SportsBoom. Coventry manager Frank Lampard is keen to reunite with the 32-year-old midfielder if the team secures promotion, viewing him as a key addition with Premier League experience to help the squad survive in the top flight. It is reported that their previous relationship at Chelsea is a key factor in the interest. At Aston Villa, competition has limited Barkley's chances for a regular starting spot; the player has made 13 appearances and scored 2 goals in the Premier League this season. He is under contract until 2027 after the club activated an extension clause this season, a move that was designed to protect his market value rather than to secure a long-term role. Reports suggest that Villa would be open to suitable offers for him during the summer window. The midfielder has 33 caps and 6 goals for England, and his current market value is €5.00m, according to Transfermarkt. Sheffield United have also been linked with the player.