Montpellier HSC president Louis Nicollin has revealed that Aston Villa are one of five clubs who are interested in midfielder Younes Belhanda.

The Moroccan has been a key player for the French outfit over the past number of years and has been frequently linked with a move away from the Stade de la Mosson.

Despite Villa's eagerness to capture the player, they face stiff competition for his signature from a number of Europe's elite clubs.

"He is leaving," Nicollin told LeSport10. "There are four or five clubs that have come in. It is now down to the player to choose now because we are almost in agreement with the clubs. He will leave for €14-15m."

Asked if the offers were concrete, he replied: "Yes. From AC Milan, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Galatasaray and Aston Villa.

"We have no problem now, [Belhanda] has the authority to agree with whoever he wants now."

Belhanda scored 12 goals in 36 games for Montpellier last season.