Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard is continuing his ambitious recruitment drive at the club.

The Villains head coach wants to drastically improve the squad in the summer.

According to the Express, Gerrard is seeking both Franck Kessie and Luis Suarez as incoming transfers.

Suarez is an ex-Liverpool teammate of Gerrard's, while Kessie is out of contract at AC Milan in the summer.

Gerrard secured the likes of Lucas Digne, Philippe Coutinho (loan), Robin Olsen (loan) and Calum Chambers in the winter.