Aston Villa are expected to be busy on transfer deadline day…
After signing a goalkeeper, a defender and three midfielders this January, Aston Villa’s attentions are turning towards bringing in a striker.
The problem for the Villans is they have left it late, and face the mad transfer deadline rush to bring in a new forward.
Here are three strikers they could look to make late moves for before the window closes…
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Jordan Rhodes
Jordan Rhodes is the obvious choice for Aston Villa, with Middlesbrough looking to send him back to the Championship.
Manager Steve Bruce admitted via the Birmingham Mail yesterday that a deal could be done for the Scot, who could thrive playing up front alongside Jonathan Kodjia.
Rhodes is proven at Championship level, netting consistently for Huddersfield and Blackburn for four seasons before joining Middlesbrough.
Scott Hogan
Brentford’s Scott Hogan celebrates scoring their second goal
Brentford forward Hogan had appeared destined for a move to West Ham but the Premier League side have been unable to agree a deal with the Bees all month long.
Last night Villa nipped in and had a bid accepted, although HITC Sport understands that the striker is holding out for a move to the Premier League.
Villa travel to Brentford tomorrow evening, which could yet complicate or simplify a potential deal,
Matty Taylor
Matty Taylor of Bristol Rovers celebrates at the end of the match
A wildcard option, but a much cheaper one – Bristol Rovers forward Matty Taylor has been lighting up League One this season and has been linked with a Championship switch.
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