Gabby Agbonlahor is heading for the Aston Villa exit, with his 17-year association with the club coming to an end.

Agbonlahor will be out of contract in the summer and Villa are set to offload the £25,000 a week striker regardless of which division they find themselves operating in next season.

The former England international has only scored twice since Villa’s demotion to the Championship, which means he has effectively earned £1.3m per goal.

And though Villa insist no decision on the futures of players will be made until the end of the season, sources say Agbonlahor’s career at the club is over.

It is understood the 31-year-old is already considering whether to relaunch his career overseas in Major League Soccer.

The club’s record Premier League scorer, Agbonlahor enjoyed arguably his best period under Martin O’Neill between 2007 and 2010, helping his hometown club to three consecutive sixth-place finishes.

Agbonlahor is reportedly considering a move to MLS credit: AP

But his influence has waned over the past three campaigns and he has failed to appear for Steve Bruce since December 23.

Villa will also look to release a number of other fringe players ahead of next season, including £12m signing Ross McCormack and Micah Richards.

John Terry’s future will largely depend on whether Bruce can guide Villa to promotion though, crucially, he has indicated he wants to stay.

The Villa captain will turn 38 in December yet it seems inevitable he will agree a new 12-month contract if the club returns to the Premier League.

Villa and Terry have a mutual option to extend his deal and talks will be held in May.

Bruce’s team return to action on Saturday with a trip to his former club Hull City, with Villa seven points adrift of Cardiff in second place.