Aston Villa are reportedly keeping tabs on Mainz goalkeeper Loris Karius.
Goalkeeping coach Tony Coton has been watching the 22-year-old as the Villans look to bring in a new number 1.
Boss Tim Sherwood wants to replace Brad Guzan between the sticks and tried to capture Asmir Begovic in the summer before the Bosnia and Herzegovina international opted to join Chelsea.
Karius spent three years on the books of Manchester City’s academy before returning to his homeland on a permanent deal in 2012.