David Brooks is on Dean Smith's hit-list this month. Bournemouth's playmaker is one of the names under consideration as Villa's boss seeks to bolster his squad.
Villa are determined to improve their squad and have undertaken a huge £200m spending spree since arriving in the Premier League just just 19 months ago.
And Smith has gathered together a core of largely-domestic players – with Brooks adding to his options up front – if he decides to press the button on the move.
The Wales international had been sidelined with a long-term injury but has played a full part in the Cherries' season following their demotion from the Premier League.
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