Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood is studying the loan market for a replacement for the Liverpool-bound Christian Benteke.
The Mail on Sunday says players such as James Wilson, the 19-year-old Manchester United striker, and Patrick Bamford, Chelsea's 21-year-old forward, could be available.
Wilson is also interesting West Bromwich Albion.
"There will be players at other clubs where they want their players to go out and play some games," said Sherwood. "We can be that club."