Aston Villa are eyeing Olympique Lyon striker Moussa Dembele.

Dembele, formerly of Fulham, is admired by Villa coach Unai Emery, who as followed the Frenchman when also in charge of PSG and Villarreal.

Foot Mercato says Emery now has Villa making a move for Dembele.

With Danny Ings to join West Ham United today, Villa see Dembele as a direct replacement.

The 26 year-old has scored two goals and produced one assist in seven starts this season (15 appearances overall).