McLeod was last month linked with Wolves and this month linked with Cardiff, but now it has been alledged that Villa will be making a ?1m move for him.

However, O'Leary has made it clear in the past that he will not risk bringing in players from below the Premiership and the step up from League One could be too high for O'Leary to risk the cash.

McLeod signed for the Dons from Derby last year and has scored 28 goals in 54 games.

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