Aston Villa are eyeing Udinese winger Gerard Deulofeu.

Aston Villa are on the lookout for wide men during the January transfer window to bolster their attacking options under the new boss, says the Daily Mail.

Unai Emery will be backed in the market as he seeks to shape the squad to his liking, after he replaced Steven Gerrard at the helm in November.

Udinese had valued Deulofeu at around £17million when the likes of AC Milan and Napoli registered interest at the end of last season.

The 28-year-old has recorded six assists and three goals so far this term, with Udinese pushing for the European places in Serie A.

Deulofeu – formerly of Everton and Watford - scored 13 goals last season and is open to a switch away.