The Daily Mirror reports that Aston Villa have identified Hull City striker Dame N'Doye as a potential replacement for Christian Benteke.

The Tigers signed the Senegal international for £3m in the January transfer window and will want to make a profit on the former Lokomotiv Moscow striker as they prepare themselves for the promotion struggle in the Championship next season.

The 30-year old, who scored five goals in 15 league appearances for Hull, is an option for Villa who are preparing for the possible loss of Benteke to the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea or Arsenal.