Aston Villa are reportedly weighing up a move for Bundesliga forward Christian Kofane, according to The Athletic, as concerns grow over Ollie Watkins' long-term future at Villa Park.
The report states Villa have "made an approach" for the attacker, suggesting the club are keen to bolster their forward options amid uncertainty surrounding Watkins, who has been the subject of transfer interest of his own in recent windows.
Details remain sparse at this stage, with no confirmation yet on the size of any potential deal or how advanced talks might be. Villa's interest appears to be part of broader contingency planning rather than an imminent signing, as Unai Emery's side look to ensure they aren't left short up front should Watkins depart.
As with all reports at this stage of the window, nothing is finalised, and Villa fans will want to see concrete progress before getting too excited about a Bundesliga swoop. More clarity is expected to emerge as the transfer deadline approaches.