Aston Villa are battling Arsenal for £10 million-rated Wigan Athletic striker Hugo Rodallega.
The Sunday Mirror says Villa boss Martin O'Neill has targeted the Wigan Athletic striker - after his failed bid to beat rivals Birmingham City to the signing of Serbian striker Nicola Zigic.
O'Neill is now ready to battle Arsene Wenger for Rodallega who claims he has already received an offer from Arsenal.