Aston Villa were profoundly interested in signing Tammy Abraham on loan this month as Steve Bruce is keen to bolster his strike department.
However, the Chelsea striker doesn’t fancy playing in the Championship, instead wants to fight for his places at the London club.
With time running out, Bruce should look for options elsewhere. He has considered the possibility of signing Southampton striker Shane Long, but that now seems a long shot as the player is on Mark Hughes’ plans this season.
Villa should look to battle Stoke City and sign Long’s club team-mate instead, Sam Gallagher.