Aston Villa have objected to Tottenham Hotspur’s request to move their Premier League game in May to aid the London club’s chances of possible success in Europe.

Spurs are in the Europa League semi-finals and, should they reach the showpiece, they will be required to play in Bilbao on 21 May – just three days after their Villa Park meeting.

In a statement released on Sunday, the club said: “We should like to inform supporters that we are in discussions with the Premier League regarding a change in date to our away Premier League match against Aston Villa, currently scheduled for Sunday, 18 May.”

BBC Sport understands Spurs wanted to bring the game forward to Thursday, 15 May, however, the request has been rebuffed by Villa.