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Report: Aston Villa and Brighton want Kilmarnock’s Jordan Jones

Jordan Jones of Northern Ireland and Yong Lee of South Korea during the international friendly match between Northern Ireland and South Korea at Wi...
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Aston Villa and Brighton and Hove Albion are reportedly interested in signing the Kilmarnock winger.

Jordan Jones and Greg Taylor (L), of Kilmarnock all smiles at the final whistle as Kilmarnock records draw agains Celtic during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and...

According to a report from the Daily Mail, Aston Villa and Brighton on keen on signing Kilmarnock winger Jordan Jones in the summer, after watching the 23-year-old in action for Northern Ireland in midweek.

Jones has been in terrific form for his club this season, chalking up four goals and seven assists in 36 appearances in all competitions, whilst predominantly operating from left midfield.

Jordan Jones of Kilmarnock scores a goal at the start of the second half during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Kilmarnock at Celtic Park Stadium on October 28,...

The Daily Mail claim that Villa and the Seagulls sent scouts to watch the former Middlesbrough trainee in action for Northern Ireland against South Korea, and they were impressed with what they saw.

Jones played 82 minutes for his country during their 2-1 victory, and was heavily involved in the home side’s impressive attacking play.

Jordan Jones of Kilmarnock celebrates scoring a goal at the start of the second half with his team mates during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Kilmarnock at...

The 23-year-old is still under contract with Kilmarnock until the summer of 2019, and he is valued at just £500,000, according to Transfer Markt.

For such a paltry amount of money, Jones will undoubtedly be a risk worth taking for Villa and Brighton, but quite where he will end up playing next season remains to be seen.