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Cheltenham Town's Zack Kotwica in action with Shrewsbury Town's Cameron Gayle (Reuters)
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HITC Sport understands Championship trio track Zack Kotwica.

Aston Villa, Birmingham City and Wolverhampton Wanderers are eyeing Gloucester City star Zack Kotwica, HITC Sport understands from sources close to the club.

Kotwica has been earning rave reviews for Gloucester City in the National League North so far this season helping the club to sixth spot in the table with a number of man-of-the-match performances.

Cheltenham Town's Zack Kotwica in action with Shrewsbury Town's Cameron Gayle

The former Cheltenham Town youngster has caught the eye since being converted from a winger into a forward for Gloucester City this season and Kotwica has impressed in his new role.

Kotwica has scored six goals and laid on several assists in 13 games for the Tigers and his performances have alerted clubs higher up the football pyramid.

Aston Villa Manager Steve Bruce

Scouts from Villa, Birmingham and Wolves are all understood to have watched Kotwica in action this season and they could offer the player a chance to return to the Football League if he continues his fine form.

The 21-year-old enjoyed a trial spell at Brighton & Hove Albion last summer prior to his move to Gloucester City and they are also thought to be keeping tabs on his progress.