The 25-year-old midfield enforcer was on target as his side drew with Russian giants Kuban Krasnodar in a pre-season friendly game in Austria today.
The 24-year-old was the kingpin of the Birmingham based club last season, and his possible exit out of Villa's fold is something quinine to the fans.
Ghanaian attacker John Sam is one of the Africans who are making headlines in Thailand football.