Timo Werner, a former striker for Chelsea, is wanted by Aston Villa to join RB Leipzig on loan in January.
After only 23 goals in 89 appearances during his two seasons at Stamford Bridge, the German returned to the Bundesliga team he had first left in 2020.
However, according to Football Insider, Unai Emery is still moving forward with plans to bring him back to England despite this.
The 27-year-old Werner has only started four games for Leipzig this season and has struggled to get regular playing time, scoring two goals in 14 appearances.
Villa is also eager to sign a player in the middle of the season to replace star striker Ollie Watkins as they aim to win the Premier League and Europa Conference League.
The report also claims that the Villans plan to target a high-profile striker for the upcoming summer.
Financial Fair Play concerns will have reportedly eased by then, allowing them to flex their muscles in the transfer market.
After missing the opportunity to take the lead in Friday’s 1-1 draw at Villa Park with Sheffield United, Villa is now third in the league.
Additionally, they have advanced to the Europa Conference League’s knockout stage.
In other news
Manchester United are weighing up a move for Sevilla forward Youssef En-Nesyri, report The Sun.
Football.London claim Arsenal want to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi but the player is reluctant to move next month.
Matt O’Riley, a midfielder for Celtic, is being pursued by Inter Milan, with Aston Villa and West Ham also showing interest, according to Sky Sports.
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