Former Arsenal and Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor is being linked with a move to Aston Villa.

The 36-year-old has been absent from the Premier League for a few years.

But he could be in line for a shock return, per The Sun.

Villa are goal-shy in the league this season, and they are hoping to secure reinforcements to help in the relegation battle.

Adebayor's camp believes that Villa could be a possible route for him to get back into a top league in January.

He has Premier League experience and would fit Villa's budget.

But his form and fitness would be a question mark, as he has been a free agent since leaving Turkish side Kayserispor last month.