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Under-fire Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is eyeing Wolves winger Bakary Sako in a bid to solve his side's scoring crisis.

The Villains sunk to their fifth successive Premier League defeat on Monday evening, going down 2-0 at QPR, and are now without a goal since September 13.

Their tally of just FOUR goals this season makes them the lowest scorers in the Football League and after a solid start to the season, which saw them unbeaten in their opening four league matches, Lambert's men are in freefall.

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With that in mind, Mirror Football understands Lambert is keen on a move for Wolves star Sako, who is Wanderers top scorer following their return to the Championship.

The powerful left winger, 26, has seven goals to his name this term at an average of one every 150 minutes.

Additionally, the French-born flyer made his senior international bow this year with Mali, scoring twice in his first five appearances.

Bakary Sako at Wolves 90 League Apps 28 League Goals 27 League Assists

Sources close to Villa Park have suggested that the Premier League side will look to make a cut-price £2million move for the player when the transfer window opens in January.

Wolves currently sit third in the Championship, level on points with league leaders Derby, after an excellent start to the season.

Boss Kenny Jackett would be loath to lose Sako, particularly for cheap, but the Malian's £25,000-a-week contract is up at the end of the season.

And while Wolves will no doubt want to keep him for their own promotion push, the chance of immediate Premier League football may force their hand.