Aston Villa are interested in FC Basle fullback Behrang Safari.
Villa boss Gerard Houllier is desperate to boost his defensive options and made a move for the Swede this week.
Safari is off contract in June and Villa have told Basle they're willing to cough up &popund;750,000 to sign the defender this month.
Villa are also in talks with Tottenham about a loan deal for Kyle Walker.