Aston Villa are reportedly turning their attention to the right-back market this summer, with The Athletic understood to have linked the club with a move for a player from a relegated side.
According to the report, cited by EPL Index, Villa's hierarchy see the position as a priority area for reinforcement, and talks have already touched on Manchester United's Aaron Wan-Bissaka as a potential option.
The interest suggests Unai Emery's side are keen to add competition and depth at right-back ahead of the new campaign, with a player from a club that suffered relegation last season also said to be under consideration.
No further details on valuation, timeline or the identity of the relegated club's player have been confirmed, and the move remains at the stage of interest rather than an agreed deal.
Villa's recruitment focus on the flank comes as Emery looks to strengthen a squad already competing on multiple fronts, though as it stands the reports remain speculative, with EPL Index stressing that talks and interest do not yet amount to a concrete transfer.