Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood is shopping locally ahead of the summer market.
Sherwood is happy to dip into the Championship to strengthen his squad next season.
The Express & Star says Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford and Ipswich Town midfielder Teddy Bishop are being linked.
Bamford, 21, is currently enjoying a successful loan spell with Championship side Middlesbrough, while 18-year-old Bishop is earning rave reviews at Portman Road.