Aston Villa lining up surprise move for striker transfer - reports

Aston Villa transfer news - Dean Smith is keen to land another striker in the closing hours of the window

Dean Smith has lined up a move for Swansea City striker Borja Baston, according to reports in Wales.

Aston Villa have already signed one forward in this window, after Mbwana Samatta arrived last week.

However, Smith has made it clear that he is keen to bring further reinforcements before the window closes on Friday night.

Baston has fallen out of favour at The Liberty Stadium, with Rhian Brewster and Sam Surridge moving above him in the pecking order.

Our colleagues at WalesOnline have now claimed that Villa have expressed an interest in signing the 27-year-old.

Baston played at Atletico Madrid when Villa’s sporting director Jesus Garcia Pitarch was at the club as a director of football.

The Spaniard has travelled with the Swansea squad for their Championship clash with Preston on Saturday afternoon, but could yet make a move before the 11pm deadline.

Baston netted five goals in the opening six games of the season, but has managed only one since.

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His contract expires in the summer, but Smith could make a move in this window.

Thus far on deadline day, Villa have secured no incomings, but have let players go out on loan.

James Chester’s move to Stoke and Jacob Ramsey’s switch to Doncaster have both been confirmed - while Rushian Hepburn-Murphy is expected to join Derby County on loan.