Aston Villa are set to go on a spending spree after gaining promotion to the Premier League.

Their first order of business could be the signing of Neal Maupay from Brentford.

The Sun reports that Villa are willing to smash their transfer record by making a £20 million bid for Maupey.

The 25-goal striker is a key target for manager Dean Smith.

The source reports that chiefs Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens want Villa to spend enough to assemble a squad worthy of staying in the Premier League.

Villa gained promotion by winning the playoff final against Derby.