Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard wants a new left-back.

The Sun says he has told his scouts to find him a top left-back.

The new boss studied Aston Villa before taking charge and thinks it is a top priority to land a leading 'No 3'.

Matt Targett, 26, has held the slot but Villa are hurriedly looking and Gerrard has cash to spend.

He had Borna Barisic at old club Rangers but his net is being cast in the Premier League and Europe.

On Saturday, Gerrard launched his Villa reign with a victory after late goals from Ollie Watkins and Tyrone Mings killed off Brighton 2-0.