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According to information cited by Football Insider, Aston Villa has set their eyes on bringing in an A-list forward in January.
Unai Emery has given the go-ahead for bringing in a flexible player who may be able to play wherever around the front line.
In comparison to players like Emiliano Buendia, Philippe Coutinho, Leon Bailey, and Bertrand Traore, the new manager seeks an upgrade.
Football Insider reported on October 27 that Villa will support Emery with a “large” January transfer budget to improve a struggling team.
The team intends to narrow down their center-back options to Pau Torres of Emery’s former team Villarreal as well as an attacker.
Danny Ings and Ollie Watkins, Villa’s current senior striker options, have only scored four and two goals, respectively, in all competitions.
While teenager Cameron Archer is yet to score despite earning a lucrative contract in the summer, Leon Bailey has also scored four goals.
The Midlands giants are currently 13th in the Premier League after Emery’s debut game saw them defeat Man United 3-1. (6 November).
In order to avoid a tense relegation battle, Villa will hunt for reinforcements in January as they are only three points above the relegation zone.
During the summer transfer window, Steven Gerrard was granted a rumoured £61.5 million bonus to spend, which he used to sign established players like Boubacar Kamara, Diego Carlos, and Leander Dendoncker.
The 30-year-old was signed after an outstanding six-month loan last term, but he has had trouble recapturing that form this time around.
On Sunday, November 13, Brighton will be Emery’s team’s final Premier League test before the break for the World Cup.
