Aston Villa have reportedly added Chemsdine Talbi to their shortlist of transfer targets. The Sunderland forward is rumoured to be attracting attention ahead of the next transfer window, with insiders claiming preliminary talks could soon take place. Aston Villa have laid out their intentions, but valuation and timing remain under debate. Newcastle are keeping tabs in case talks collapse or progress slows further. Aston Villa's current 1.36 goals scored per game is close to average. Chemsdine Talbi would be seen as someone to make them more dangerous and clinical in the box. Reports suggest Aston Villa are monitoring Mason Mount, Trevoh Chalobah and Ruud Nijstad whereas Sunderland have not been associated with other players at this stage. Stay tuned to PlayerSwitch for up-to-the-minute football transfer rumours and news from your club and beyond.