Aston Villa's summer spending spree is by no means complete just yet and they could soon add yet another attacker to Dean Smith's exciting frontline.

Over the weekend, the Midlands outfit have been linked to a new name in the form of Norwich City striker Teemu Pukki.

According to the Press Association's Nick Mashiter, the Villans have held an interest in signing the 30-year-old for most of the transfer window, although the Finnish talisman could be poised to remain at Carrow Road for the time being.

If he does, they could look to bring him in during January should the Canaries falter with their bid to return to the Premier League.

Leeds United, West Brom and Sheffield United have also been courting Pukki since their relegation.

The veteran joined Norwich on a free transfer in 2018 and they've certainly reaped the rewards. Pukki has delivered 42 goals in just 86 appearances for the club, including 11 in his first-ever campaign in the English top-flight.

Although he struggled against Villa in both fixtures with Smith's men winning 5-1 and 1-0 in the space of just three months.

Tyrone Mings has him for toast during the thrashing at Carrow Road, recording six clearances, four blocks and 75% aerial duels won, per SofaScore.

Former Villa striker Paul Merson is a huge fan, once claiming that: "I look at them and I look at Aston Villa and think - who is going to score their goals? If Pukki had been playing for them, they would have beaten Bournemouth on Saturday. And that is it, you need firepower to stay up."

Canaries teammate Marco Stiepermann even believes Pukki is much "colder" in the box than Robert Lewandowksi, adding: "Of course we don’t have to speak about [Lewandowski] because he is a world class player, but Teemu Pukki is special."

Valued at just £7.2m by Transfermarkt, the Finland international would be a rather intriguing option behind Ollie Watkins, that's if Villa still hold genuine interest.

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