Jordan Ayew: Aston Villa owner confirms Ghanaian will stay at Aston Villa

Aston Villa owner Tony Xia says Jordan Ayew will not be sold by the club this season.

Ayew, 24, was one of AstonVilla's star performers in the Premier League last season, and it was widely expected that he would leave following their relegation. Read more: Aston Villa striker offered to Bordeaux

The Ghana international has been linked with a host of clubs so far this summer, with French clubs Bordeaux and Olympique Lyon battling for his services.

However, Aston Villa's Chinese billion Xia has confirmed that Villa will not listen to offers for the Ghanaian forward this summer.

Xia, who joined Twitter this week, said: Ayew will stay."

I read carefully&thanks for many ways.BTW Ayew will stay as I. I trust RDM too and he is confident to a good squad https://t.co/UxV8PVfWZv — Dr. Tony Xia (@Dr_TonyXia) 2013-07-22 14:22:09.0