According to reports from Italian media outlet Il Messaggero Aston Villa have joined the race to sign AS Roma striker Gregoire Defrel this summer.
The 28-year-old forward has somewhat become surplus to requirements at the Stadio Olimpico, and Villa have made a late entry to secure his signature.
The Premier League newcomers have splashed over £100 million on new players this summer and despite completing their ninth signing in the form of Trezeguet, they aren’t finished yet.
Villa are looking to bolster their strike department despite signing Wesley Moraes this summer.