Brentford defender Yoann Barbet is believed to be a target for Aston Villa ahead of the January transfer window.
According to the Express and Star, Dean Smith will consider a move for his former defender as he looks to strengthen defensively.
Villa are likely to enter the January market looking to sign a defender, with injury concerns still surrounding James Collins, leaving the club short at the back.
Manchester United loanee Axel Tuanzebe remains sidelined, meaning Villa have been forced to use a makeshift defence recently.
A number of Brentford players have been linked with moves to Villa Park since Smith’s appointment and Barbet is a name that has cropped up on more than one occasion.
After Sunday’s 3-2 defeat to Leeds, Villa will be keen to make a mark during the transfer window and kick on with their promotion push.
The club have already confirmed the signing of Lovre Kalinic and Barbet could become the second arrival in January.
