Aston Villa plot Zach Clough swoop?

Zach Clough in action for Bolton Wanderers in March 2015
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A report claims that relegation-threatened Aston Villa are exploring the possibility of signing Zach Clough from Bolton Wanderers.

Aston Villa have reportedly started to prepare for life in the Championship by drawing up a list of potential transfer targets.

According to the Daily Mail, one player high on that shortlist is Bolton Wanderers playmaker Zach Clough.

The 20-year-old was the subject of two bids from Bristol City during the January transfer window, but he remained at the Macron Stadium.

However, the report has claimed that Villa are keen to prise the youngster away at the end of the season.

It is believed that Bolton may be forced to cash in on Clough to ease their current financial problems.

Zach Clough (C) of Bolton scores the opening goal during the FA Cup Third Round match between Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic at the Macron Stadium on January 3, 2015
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