Aston Villa transfer target could be sold on the cheap in January ahead of contract expiry

A rumoured transfer target of Aston Villa could be available for a cut-price deal this coming winter as Unai Emery's side may look to bring in attacking reinforcements.

Premier League rivals Everton are undergoing continuing financial constraints and, according to ASRomaLive , could be forced to let one of their star men go in the upcoming January transfer window.

With striking options Beto and Armando Broja, England international Dominic Calvert-Lewin could be forced out of the club with Villa and European competitors Newcastle United both thought to be interested.

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Any potential sale would allow Everton to reinvest the money received in other areas to help them escape relegation for another season.

Despite only scoring seven times in his last 40 games for the Toffees, bringing in the 27-year-old could well be worth a punt considering his contract expires next June.

A cheap backup for Ollie Watkins would not go amiss, especially considering the two strikers' difference in playing style, and with Calvert-Lewin's hold up play and aerial threat, he could provide a valuable extreme 'Plan B' for the Emery.

Of Everton's central forwards, the sale of Calvert-Lewin is said to be the priority. If Villa were to pounce on the opportunity, they would also face competition from Juventus who are the favourites for his signature, according to ASRomaLive .