OPINION
Aston Villa should consider trying to sign Fulham attacker Sone Aluko in the remainder of the transfer window to help bolster their options up front.
The Mail claim that the 28-year-old is getting extremely frustrated at Craven Cottage as the club are refusing to offer a new long-term deal, which is a policy they have in place for players over the age of 28.
It is understood that the Nigeria international is frustrated as Fulham have also rejected “multiple bids” from Reading for him.
The report details that Aluko wants an improved deal as his contract expires at the end of the season, or he wants to be allowed to leave this summer.
Villa should enter the race to try tempt him to join the Midlands club as it’s evident the squad needs someone of his mould.
Aluko is a versatile attacker that can play either out wide or in a central position, which is an area that Villa need significant improve in.
Steve Bruce’s side have started the campaign in poor form and have just one point from their opening three games.
They are lacking a real goal threat from wide areas and that is exactly what they would be acquiring if they signed Fulham’s ace.
Aluko was in brilliant form last season during his 50 appearances, scoring nine goals and supplying 12 assets in return.
He can play anywhere across the frontline and has the pace and technical ability to hurt Championship defences.
Villa can’t rely on the likes of Gabby Agbonlahor out wide this season if they are to fulfil their ambitions of a promotion bid and Aluko would be a big step in the right direction if they get him.