Multiple sources are reporting that Aston Villa have added Jean-Philippe Mateta as one of their top transfer targets. The Crystal Palace forward is rumoured to be attracting attention ahead of the next transfer window, with insiders claiming preliminary talks could soon take place. Juventus, Milan and Liverpool remain in the background, but for now, Aston Villa are leading the way in ongoing talks. Aston Villa's current 1.5 goals scored per game is close to average. Jean-Philippe Mateta would be seen as someone to make them more dangerous and clinical in the box. Crystal Palace continue to be linked with Evann Guessand, Sidiki Cherif and El-Ouas Zakaria while Aston Villa are also rumoured to be tracking Leon Bailey, Raphael Onyedika Nwadike and Pierre Kalulu. Need more Aston Villa transfer rumours? Stay tuned to PlayerSwitch for live transfer news and rumours from across the world of football.