Aston Villa eyeing up move for Rhian Brewster
Villa are keeping tabs on Rhian Brewster amid growing belief the striker will be allowed to leave Liverpool during the transfer window.
Dean Smith has switched his sights elsewhere after missing out on Callum Wilson to Newcastle and Brewster is among the targets under consideration.
The 20-year-old was tracked by Villa in January before joining Swansea on loan, where he scored 11 goals to help the Welsh club into Championship play-offs.
Brewster has been involved with Liverpool’s first-team during pre-season but there is an increasing expectation he will be allowed to move before October 5, either on loan or even in a permanent deal.
Crystal Palace and Sheffield United are among the other clubs interested in the England under-21 international.
Villa’s main focus is on bolstering their firepower but their efforts have so far been met with frustration, with negotiations over a move for Brentford’s Ollie Watkins proving tricky and Wilson choosing a move to the north-east over the Midlands.
The 28-year-old’s £20million switch from Bournemouth was confirmed yesterday morning.
“I wouldn’t say it was an easy decision,” Wilson explained. “Villa is back home for me, I looked at both of the squads, and I feel like I can fit into this team nicely.”
