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Report: Aston Villa still have chance to sign Islam Slimani

According to reports from The Athletic, Aston Villa could still have a chance to sign Islam Slimani from Leicester City before the transfer deadline this month.

Villa are desperate to sign a striker this month following the injury to Wesley who will be out of action till the end of the season.

Olivier Giroud and Michy Batshuayi have been targeted by Villa this month but neither of the two strikers are expected to arrive from Chelsea. The report claims that Villa could still sign Leicester City striker Slimani, currently on loan at Monaco, before the deadline.