Aston Villa are in the market for a forward and that search has led them to Ligue 1.
Villa have identified Olympique Lyonnais striker Georges Mikautadze as a potential target with journalist Marc Mechenoua reporting that the Premier League club submitted a €25m [$29m] bid.
Reports said that negotiations are active and personal terms have already been agreed between Villa and the 24-year-old Georgian international.
Mikautadze has been one of the most sought-after strikers in recent weeks, drawing interest from Brentford, Villarreal, Burnley, and a Saudi Arabian club.
According to L’Equipe, Lyon are holding out for €35m [$40m], above Villa’s current bid.
Aston Villa’s striker shortage adds urgency to transfer pursuit
Unai Emery’s squad lacks depth up front with Marcus Rashford departing after his loan spell and Ollie Watkins left as the only natural center forward, Villa need reinforcements to compete in both the Premier League and Europe.
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Mikautadze is seen as a direct solution to that shortage. The striker’s arrival would provide competition for Watkins and ease the workload across a long season