John Carew's future at Aston Villa is in doubt.

The Daily Mail says Carew has not enjoyed the happiest of times since he was punished for going to a lap-dancing bar ahead of a UEFA Cup tie with Ajax in October.

Villa boss Martin O'Neill bought Emile Heskey to put pressure on Carew, and if the Irishman is keen to sign another target man it would seem as though the Norway international could be on his way.

Toulouse striker Andre Gignac has been linked with Villa.