As per the print edition of Daily Mirror (via Daily Echo), Villa now want to sign the 25-year-old after having signed Targett from the Saints.
The newly promoted side need to improve their defensive options and therefore the interest in Stephens is hardly surprising.
The young defender played 29 times for Southampton last season and he could prove to be a good addition to Dean Smith’s side.
Since securing promotion, Villa have lost the likes of Tuanzebe and Mings. Both players have returned to their parent clubs following the expiry of their loan deal.