The Italian scored 17 goals for the Belgian side last season.

Stefano Okaka scores the second goal for Anderlecht

Reports in Belgium are suggesting that Italian striker Stefano Okaka has emptied his locker at Anderlecht – ahead of a move to England.

Het Laatse Nieuws is reporting that the striker has cleared his possessions at the training complex in Neerpede – as it becomes clear he has no future at the Brussels club.

Stefano Okaka celebrates scoring the second goal for Anderlecht

The report also mentions the two English clubs who are currently in the lead regarding the hunt for the player – Aston Villa and Norwich City.

Both clubs have been linked with a move for the player in recent weeks. Villa have made no secret of their attempts to sign another striker whilst Norwich are in the same boat.

Norwich however are on the brink of signing Nelson Oliveira – so a move for Okaka may seem odd.

Nelson Oliveira celebrates after scoring the first goal for Nottingham Forest

Villa on the other hand have signed Ross McCormack this summer but want another goalscorer in the team.

Jordan Rhodes has been mentioned but Okaka would be a much cheaper option.

Aston Villa’s Ross McCormack reacts

The reason behind Okaka’s situation has nothing to do with form. The Italian scored 17 goals for the club last season – an impressive tally.

But he fell out with new Anderlecht boss Rene Weiler this summer and now Aston Villa or Norwich look ready to swoop.

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