According to a claim in the Italian media, Empoli are showing an interest in Aston Villa midfielder Birkir Bjarnason.
The Iceland international was linked with a return to Italy in the last window, following Parma interest.
Calciomercato today report Empoli have contacted Aston Villa with regards to the availability of Bjarnason, as the Serie B side look to add to their squad in this transfer window.
In January, Bjarnason had agreed to a move to Parma, but Aston Villa blocked the transfer.
The player is contract to Aston Villa until June 2020.
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