The Leicester City striker is currently on loan at Monaco and he has impressed in the French league.
As per L’Equipe (report translated by GFFN) Aston Villa are in desperate need of a goalscorer and they are looking to bring him in.
Wesley has been ruled out of the season with an injury and Slimani could prove to be a decent alternative.
He has scored 6 goals in 12 games this season. Slimani has picked up 7 assists in the league as well.
Dean Smith’s side are fighting for survival right now and they cannot afford to take risks right now.