Aston Villa are in contact with West Ham United over a potential move for Brazilian attacker Lucas Paqueta, according to Foot Mercato.
Villa are preparing for the possibility of losing Morgan Rogers despite their attempts to hand him a new contract.
They will look to bring the West Ham star to the club if the England international leaves. The Hammers want £60 million for Paqueta.
Tottenham Hotspur are also keen on Paqueta.
Villa are offering Europa League football, but the opportunity to move to a club in the Champions League could be more appealing.
The Midlands club are only likely to move for the Hammers star if it becomes clear that Rogers is leaving.
Rogers is also on the radar of Spurs, while Arsenal were briefly credited with an interest before they signed Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace.
The Villans have to remain compliant with the Premier League’s financial rules after UEFA fined them earlier this summer for breaching their regulations.
Villa manager Unai Emery wants to hold on to key players, but things could change in the coming days. Rogers and Ollie Watkins may attract late interest from other clubs.
They have been linked with Borussia Dortmund striker Maximilian Beier, with talks ongoing with his representatives.
The 22-year-old is likely to be a plan ‘B’ if Watkins leaves, and things could get interesting at the Midlands club over the next few days.
