Aston Villa have joined Wolves and QPR in the race for Liverpool midfielder Luis Alberto, according to the Liverpool Echo.

The Spaniard was set to see a move back to former club Sevilla completed, but he has seen this fall through and now clubs from the Championship are sniffing around the attacking midfielder.

Alberto joined the Reds from Sevilla three seasons ago, but has failed to make an impression at Anfield. He has spent the last two seasons back on loan in his homeland, with spells at both Malaga and Deportivo.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is currently building the side he wants at Anfield, and clearly does not see Alberto as part of his plans as he looks to lead the Red back into contention for the Champions League places in the coming season.

He already has Phillipe Coutinho, Adam Lallana, Roberto Firmino, and recent signing Gino Wijnaldum, who are all capable of playing the positions Luis Alberto would be looking to step into.

Wolves have recently been taken over by new investors and seem willing to pay big money for the players they want, while Aston Villa manager Roberto Di Matteo is still keen to add names to his squad before they kick off against Sheffield Wednesday in two weeks time.

Villa fans, what do you think to this news? Would Alberto be a good signing? Does he improve your squad? Let us know in the comments!