Are we on or off the Boilesen?

If Italian media reports are to be believed, Aston Villa are competing with Genoa for the signature of Ajax's Danish international defender Nicolai Boilesen.

Boilesen looked set for  Genoa after his father was reported to have paid two visits to Italy to meet with officials in the last few weeks and the Serie A side are said to be keen on the deal.

However, Sky Italia hint that Aston Villa are taking an interest in the player as they look to complete their squad in the home stretch of the transfer window.

Calacio Mercato report that Nicolai has rejected Genoa's terms and is in contact with Villa.

Villa have recently bought Jordan Amavi to fill Boilesen's favoured left back berth and he capped some impressive pre-season displays with a man of the match performance at Bournemouth, so it's difficult to see the logic of tracking the Dane. 

Joe Bennett remains on Villa's books as a deputy for Amavi and under 21 starlet Lewis Kinsella is rated by Tim Sherwood.

Villa were linked with the player earlier in the window but were thought to have put in a low offer.