Aston Villa are considering a move for Chelsea’s Joao Felix in the coming days.
The Midlands club want reinforcements as Emi Buendia nears a loan transfer to Bayer Leverkusen.
The contract for Buendia includes the option to make the move permanent for £17 million.
Despite signing a one-year contract extension through 2027, Buendia’s future appears to be away from Villa Park.
Manager Unai Emery is actively looking for a replacement, with Felix a leading option.
The 25-year-old Portuguese forward was Emery’s top target last summer before joining Chelsea from Atletico Madrid.
Villa seeks to sign Felix to bolster their attacking options as they aim to challenge in the Premier League and Champions League’s later stages.