Aston Villa transfer news tracker: Who could Steve Bruce sign in January?
A new striker is at the top of Bruce’s wish list due to Jonathan Kodjia’s ankle injury but a permanent addition is unlikely.
“You would love to be in a position where you can go and target a centre-forward with millions to spend but we haven't got that luxury,” he said.
“We'll have to be a bit creative and see if anyone out there can give us a hand. I still think we are under the situation of FFP.
“We know how difficult it has been. That's been the case for the last two transfer windows. It's difficult but we've managed to cope with it.
“We've got good players in the squad here and that's the most important thing.”
A permanent deal for Sam Johnstone is also on the radar, although that could be put off until the summer because Manchester United look set to extend his contract to avoid losing him on a free transfer.
An attacking midfielder could also be sourced because Tottenham have a recall option on Josh Onomah.
Express Sport brings you the complete list of players linked with a move to Aston Villa in the January transfer window.
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Aston Villa are hoping to sign Sam Johnstone on a permanent deal from Manchester United
Sam Johnstone
Sam Johnstone is on a season-long loan at Villa Park from Manchester United.
He has impressed between the sticks and a permanent deal is wanted.
Johnstone’s current deal at Old Trafford expires at the end of the campaign but an option for a further season is set to be taken up.
Bruce has admitted the club will go all out to make his move permanent.
“We will do everything in our power to get him here permanently,” he said.
“He is going to find it difficult at United to break through because of what they have got so we are hopeful.”
Axel Tuanzebe
Steve Bruce is looking to seal a loan move for Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe, according to the Daily Mail.
Tuanzebe needs regular football after featuring just three times for Jose Mourinho's side this term.
Daniel Amartey
According to the Telegraph, the Leicester utility man is a top target for Bruce.
Foxes team-mate Leonardo Ulloa is fancied as part of a double deal.
Marko Grujic
According to the Liverpool Echo, Villa have registered their interest in midfielder Marko Grujic.
The 21-year-old has been limited to just one start for the Reds this term.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is toying with the idea of sanctioning a loan move next month but Brighton are also interested.
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Holstein Kiel attacking midfielder Dominick Drexler has been linked with a move to Aston Villa
Adam Forshaw
According to the Northern Echo, Villa are rivalling Derby County and Sunderland for Middlesbrough midfielder Adam Forshaw.
Bruce has already asked Wigan about Powell but was rebuffed.
He will reportedly launch another attempt once he has shifted some of Villa’s deadwood.
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Aston Villa are reportedly interested in Sunderland loanee Lewis Grabban
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