Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has already bolstered his frontline with the additions of Ollie Watkins and now Bertrand Traore, but it appears he isn't done just yet.

According to the Express & Star, the 49-year-old is still keen to add another forward to his ranks before next month's transfer deadline with last summer's club-record signing Wesley Moraes still on the treatment table.

The Midlands outfit have already splashed £28m on the Brentford striker whilst the former Chelsea winger has raked in around £19m as per the report, so it's been another window of high-spending at Villa Park.

One name thought to be on their shortlist is relegated Bournemouth star Joshua King, who only returned to training at the Championship newcomers last week.

And Villa have been handed a boost in their pursuit to sign him after manager Jason Tindall claimed he wouldn't stand in the 28-year-old's way if an offer came in for him.

Speaking to the Bournemouth Echo, he said:

"I had a good chat with Kingy yesterday after training and Josh is very professional.

"He knows that unless something changes in terms of if the club do receive an offer that's acceptable and he moves on, he will go with my best wishes because any player that can play at the highest level, especially when you come into the latter part of your career is a great thing."

It's previously been reported that King could be free to leave for around £15m, which could prove to be quite the bargain for Smith as he's a very versatile forward who has consistently delivered in the Premier League.

King contributed to ten goals during a relegation campaign and hit a whopping 16 strikes alone in the 16/17 season, per WhoScored.

Ex-Cherries boss Eddie Howe lauded him as a "complete package" due to him being "outstanding physically, technically and mentally," and that's exactly what Villa would be getting.

He also tore Tyrone Mings, Bjorn Engels and Neil Taylor apart back in August 2019, bagging a goal whilst also notching two dribbles, eight duels won and two fouls conceded, via SofaScore.

King would be a very interesting addition at Villa Park.

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