Aston Villa’s proposed £65 million takeover is under scrutiny after it emerged the Premier League and Football League both harbour ­concerns over the owners hoping to buy the club.

Recon Group is facing a thorough investigation from both governing bodies following revelations that the Chinese conglomerate controls only one listed company, and not five as originally claimed on Villa’s official website.

Villa have altered the statement on Recon’s portfolio while there are other concerns over the financial muscle and background of the group, owned by Dr Tony Xia.

Recon’s takeover will face a mandatory examination as part of the owners and directors’ test before the takeover is fully sanctioned.