Aston Villa are reportedly interested in Austria Vienna striker Christoph Moncschein, with the newly-promoted side poised to potentially make their move in the January transfer window, according to reports from sport24.

What’s the word?

With Austria Vienna currently experiencing financial problems off the pitch, Villa look set to test the resolve of the Austrian outfit with a £4.3m bid, according to Sport 24.

Villa could make their move in January in a bid to bolster their prospects of survival, with the club currently sitting in 17th place in the Premier League table.

Could Monschein be the answer for Villa and Smith?

Given the ongoing adaptation of club-record signing Wesley Moraes as well as the potential departure of Jonathan Kodjia to Besiktas, the striking department is an area where Villa could look to improve in the upcoming window. A cut-price move for Monschein could be the answer to their issues up front.

The ** international has been in impressive form so far in the current campaign, having scored 10 goals in 14 league matches, and he would certainly offer a financially attractive option given the reported price that Villa target Alfredo Morelos could command from Scottish Premiership side Rangers.