It looks like Aston Villa striker Danny Ings is set to join West Ham United with it being widely reported that the 30-year old is in advanced talks with the London club.
The departure of the former Southampton striker, who has scored seven goals in 21 appearances across all competitions this season, would leave Villa lacking depth at the top end of the pitch with Ollie Watkins the only out and out senior centre forward at their disposal. However, it is the January transfer window and there are plenty of options out there if they want to recruit a new number nine.
Here are nine strikers that Aston Villa could potentially sign this month as a replacement for the outgoing Danny Ings:
9. Ismaila Sarr
Several Premier League clubs were linked with the Watford attacker in the summer but there doesn’t seem to have been nearly as much interest this month - perhaps Villa could test the Championship side’s resolve with a fresh bid? | Getty Images