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The Algerian scored 27 goals in the Portuguese league last season and has attracted a lot of interest over the summer.

Gianluca di Marzio state that Leicester were tracking him, but now Everton and Villa are the English clubs looking at his signature.

Serie A side Napoli are also said to be keeping an eye on the 28-year-old.

Slimani joined Sporting from Algerian team CR Belouizdad in 2013 and has scored 56 goals in three seasons.

Aston Villa are looking to bolster their strike-force as they search for an automatic return to the Premier League under new boss Roberto Di Matteo.

Everton know they may lose star man Romelu Lukaku at some point this summer, so Slimani could be lined up as a replacement.