According to the Sun, Aston Villa are interested in securing the services of Genk striker Mbwana Samatta this summer, but they have stiff competition to beat to his signature.
The £12 million-rated 26-year-old is also on the radar of Brighton, Leicester City, Watford and Burnley, while AS Roma and Lyon are also keen.
Samatta helped Genk to the Belgian top-flight title, scoring 20 goals in 30 league games for the Jupiler league giants.
Villa need to prepare for life back in the big time following their promotion from the Championship last week, and landing a consistent goalscorer is needed.