Ross Barkley will not be allowed to leave Chelsea 'on the cheap' this summer amid talk of a permanent move to Aston Villa, according to reports.
The midfielder joined the midlands club on loan in September and was having an impressive season before picking up a hamstring injury which has kept him out of the team since November.
Frank Lampard is overloaded with midfielders and in need of trimming his squad. However, Birmingham Live report that the club won't lower their asking price for Barkley with the midfielder still having two-and-a-half years left on his £100,000-per-week plus contract.