The Belgian striker has long been on the Reds' radar, having scored 42 goals in 88 Villa appearances.
Some bad news for Shay Given – his manager at new club Stoke, Mark Hughes says Jack Butland will start the season as the club's first choice goalkeeper.
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This follows the departure of Asmir Begovic to Chelsea.
Despite Given's arrival from Manchester City, Hughes says Butland will be the Potters' number 1.