Sheffield Wednesday are understood to have registered interest in an attacker from Aston Villa as the club continues to strengthen its squad ahead of next season.
The Owls have been active in the transfer market as manager Danny Röhl looks to build a side capable of competing at the top end of the Championship table.
Recruiting from Premier League clubs has become an increasingly common route for Championship sides looking to bring in players with top-flight experience.
Villa’s attacking depth means opportunities for first-team football can be limited, making a move to a second-tier club an attractive proposition for fringe players.
Sheffield Wednesday’s interest signals their intent to bring in quality additions this summer as Röhl continues to shape the squad to his specific requirements.
The Yorkshire club have shown ambition in recent windows, and this latest move suggests that approach will continue as the new campaign approaches.
Securing players from Premier League academies and squads has allowed Wednesday to add technical quality without the costs associated with fully established top-flight transfers.
The Owls will likely face competition for their target, with several Championship clubs monitoring the situation at Villa Park closely this summer.
Wednesday’s recruitment team has been working extensively behind the scenes to identify targets who fit both the tactical system and the financial parameters available to the club.
Any deal would represent a further step forward in Sheffield Wednesday’s efforts to consolidate their Championship status and push for a stronger finish in the upcoming season.
Fans will be hoping the club can wrap up their business early, giving Röhl maximum time to integrate new signings before the new campaign gets underway.
