Leeds United could well make a shock move for former Bristol City striker Jonathan Kodjia, according to reports.

The 28-year-old moved from the Robins to Aston Villa two years ago, enjoying a prolific first season in the Midlands, where he netted 22 times in 46 matches.

Yet he was injured for large periods of last season, netting just once in 19 appearances as Villa lost out in the play-off final.

With Villa now suffering from well-documented financial problems, Football Insider report that Leeds are readying a move for the Ivory Coast international.

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It would be a stunning move if it were to come off, and a signal of the Whites' intent under new manager Marcelo Biesla - they have been locked in negotiations with Derby County over a deal for last season's golden boot winner Matej Vydra for weeks.

This means they could be using Kodjia as a decoy to show Derby they are growing tired of negotiations, or it could well mean that the Aston Villa man is becoming their number one target.

In a strange twist of fate, this could well benefit the Robins in the chase for Jack Marriott.

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Both City and Derby are interested in the Peterborough United star, but neither have submitted an offer deemed to be acceptable by the London Road side.

Should Leeds pull out of a rumoured £11m move for Vydra and instead target Kodjia, it would likely mean that the Pride Park outfit would not have the funds available to launch a bid for Marriott - leaving the Robins in pole position to secure his signature.