Newcastle United have expressed an interest in signing Aston Villa's Scott Sinclair, who has an offer from Swansea City.

The 26-year-old has made 16 Premier League appearances for Villa this season but is now set to leave the relegation-threatened club for another team hoping to remain in the top flight.

Newcastle battling Swansea to sign Aston Villa winger Scott Sinclair in the January transfer window

Sinclair is a familiar face at Swansea's Liberty Stadium having enjoyed a successful two-year spell at the club before sealing a move to Manchester City.

However, his career has stalled since leaving the Swans in 2012 and the former Chelsea winger could seal a return to the Welsh club.

The 26-year-old has made 16 Premier League appearances for Villa this season but is now set to leave

Sinclair is a familiar face at Swansea having scored a hat-trick in their play-off final win over Reading in 2011

The Welsh club are also considering a move for Barcelona forward Sandro Ramirez, a target for Premier League rivals Tottenham.

Swansea are keen on Sassuolo striker Gregoire Defrel. Full-back Franck Tabanou has completed a return to St Etienne on loan.

Sunderland are preparing to make an improved bid for Swansea's Andre Ayew after a £6million plus player offer was rejected.