Aston Villa have set their sights on Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo, according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri.
Manager Unai Emery wants attacking reinforcements, and Fernandez-Pardo could be brought to Villa Park this summer.
The 21-year-old Belgium international striker is currently at the World Cup, and the Villans are one of several clubs keeping tabs on him.
The €70 million-rated forward ended last season with eight goals and five assists in 29 league appearances for Lille. Manchester United are also monitoring him.
Fernandez-Pardo can play in several attacking roles, and his versatility has attracted Villa.
The Midlands club have scouts in North America to run the rule over the Belgian and other potential transfer targets at the World Cup.
Belgium were held to a 1-1 draw by Egypt in their opening game of the tournament on Monday, but the Aston Villa target only came on for the final five minutes and was unable to influence proceedings.
The Red Devils take on Iran on Sunday before facing New Zealand the following Saturday, and Fernandez-Pardo will hope to be handed more game time.
A move to the Premier League could appeal to Fernandez-Pardo. Villa can offer him Champions League football next season, which puts them in a favourable position in the race.
