According to Football Insider, Aston Villa have eyes on Rangers right-back James Tavernier should Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce lure Ahmed Elmohamady to Saint James Park this summer.
The Magpies boss has signed the Egypt international twice – at Hull City and Villa – and a reunion could be on the cards before Thursday deadline.
The Midlands outfit are preparing for that possibility and will consider going after the Rangers skipper – who is also on Newcastle radar – as manager Dean Smith looks to boost his ranks despite already signing 12 players thus far.