Aston Villa are showing interest in pint-size Bolton forward Zach Clough.

The 20-year-old was the subject of a failed £2million bid from Bristol City in January, which could have risen to £3m, and is wanted by several Championship sides.

Villa are scouting potential targets for the summer with relegation in mind and want players who can handle the Championship but are able to progress too.

Aston Villa are showing interest in pint-size forward Zach Clough who currently plays for Bolton

Bolton striker Clough was the subject of a failed £2million bid from Bristol City in January

The club's head of recruitment Paddy Riley was at Bolton's defeat to Birmingham City on Tuesday and has added Clough to their summer wishlist.

Manchester-born Clough has scored four goals in 18 games for Bolton this season who are currently struggling both on and off the pitch.

The Championship club, who owe HMRC a sum in the region of £3m, have been threatened with administration and possible liquidation in recent months.