Nick Woltemade has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for Aston Villa, with the Premier League side said to be eyeing a move for the Newcastle forward. Speculation is gathering pace as the club looks to bolster its squad ahead of a crucial second half of the season. Aston Villa remain optimistic, but the deal is not without hurdles. Atletico, Bayern Munich and Chelsea continue to monitor developments and could yet re-enter the race if negotiations stall or valuation gaps remain unresolved. Aston Villa's current 1.36 goals scored per game is close to average. Nick Woltemade would be seen as someone to make them more dangerous and clinical in the box. Newcastle have also been linked with Evan N`Dicka, Victor Munoz and James Trafford while Aston Villa are reportedly monitoring Zion Suzuki, Harvey Barnes and Harry Wilson. Stay tuned for more details as the story develops. Need more Aston Villa transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for news and updates as they happen.