Aston Villa could step up their interest in an "unbelievable" striker, with it being revealed he is now set to be available for a very low fee this summer, according to a report.
Duran replacement needed at Villa Park
With Jhon Duran departing in the latter stages of the January transfer window, Unai Emery was not blessed with time to bring in a like-for-like replacement for the striker, although the manager was able to get a deal for fellow forward Marcus Rashford over the line.
As such, Villa may enter the market for a new striker this summer, and one option that has emerged is FC Porto's Samu Omorodion Aghehowa, who has been in prolific form in Portugal this season.
The Villans are set for talks over a deal to sign the forward, with Monchi believed to be a big fan, but the Spaniard is not their only target.
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The Villans are battling to sign a full-back.
Another option for the summer is Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic, with it recently emerging Emery's side hold a concrete interest in the striker, who was originally thought to be valued at £50m by the Italian club.
However, according to a report from GiveMeSport, there may have been a 50% price drop, with it being revealed a bid as low as £25m could now be enough to get a deal for Vlahovic done.
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The Serbian is now heading for the exit door, with the Serie A side unable to convince him to sign a new contract, and there is no shortage of potential suitors waiting in the wings.
The majority of the Premier League's 'big six' have shown interest, alongside Villa, who may now be willing to step up their pursuit, given the 25-year-old's availability for a knock-down fee.
Aston Villa's upcoming Premier League fixtures Date
Brighton (a) April 2nd
Nottingham Forest (h) April 5th
Southampton (a) April 12th
Newcastle United (h) April 19th
Manchester City (a) April 28th
"Unbelievable" Vlahovic could be a bargain at £25m
Given that Duran was sold to Al-Nassr for around £65m in January, Villa should have a tidy amount to spend on a new striker this summer, and the Juventus star could be a bargain at half the initial asking price.
The Serbia international has 14 goals to his name in all competitions this season, with four of those coming in the Champions League, showcasing his ability to compete at the very highest level.
The former Fiorentina man has been prolific in Italy for quite some time, and received high praise for his performances from Giorgio Chiellini.
However, Vlahovic is looking increasingly likely to leave Juventus this summer, and his potential availability for just £25m makes him an attractive option for Villa, who should continue to monitor his situation ahead of the summer.