COMMENT By Will Butcher

Aston Villa would take a mammoth leap towards securing promotion to the Premier League at the second attempt by signing Nurnberg playmaker Abdelhamid Sabiri.

The Daily Mail claims Premier League newcomers Huddersfield are keen on continuing their summer transfer revolution by signing the 20-year-old ace.

The attacker was in excellent form for Nurnburg last season, scoring a huge 17 goals in 30 games for the first team and reserve side. Upon his introduction into the first team, Sabiri found the back of the net five times in nine games.

Sabiri, 20, was dropped from his side's pre-season friendly against Borussia Monchengladbach and is now said to be "unsettled" with his sights firmly set on playing in the Premier League.

However, Steve Bruce must look to convince the versatile attacker that he needs to shine in Villa's promotion to the top tier of English football before fulfilling his dream.

Villa have already completed deals for experienced Premier League stars John Terry, Chris Samba, Ahmed El Mohamady and Glenn Whelan as well as another loan deal for goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.

Football Insider examines three reasons why Sabiri would be the perfect addition to the Midlands giants' side, including how the youngster could be available on the cheap:

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47 goals in 46 games

Bruce's side are in desperate need of creativity in the final third ahead of their Championship opener against Hull City on August 5.

Villa managed just 47 Championship goals in their domestic fixtures last season, just one strike more than the total of matches they played.

With only Jonathan Kodjia impressing in front of goal, goals from elsewhere on the pitch is needed and signing Sabiri will give the claret and blue outfit bite from deep.

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McCormack - Villa future?

A £12million flop at Aston Villa, it remains to be seen if Ross McCormack will be given a second chance at Villa Park to prove his worth.

The former Leeds and Fulham star's quality is undoubted and has plenty of experience in England's second division, but it is down to Bruce whether the Scotland international will be given a lifeline.

If he fails to earn another shot at starring in the Midlands, Sabiri would be the perfect replacement for McCormack.

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Cut-price deal

Possessing both height and speed, Sabiri is a rare example of a player that can fit into a type of side that like to get the ball in the box or keep things short.

His value is only going to increase, but with only 12 months remaining on his current contract, German second tier outfit Nurnberg must cash in on their prized asset now.

If the club do look to avoid losing Sabiri on a free next summer, Villa would be able to strike a bargain deal for the playmaker with his sell-on value likely to be much bigger than what they will have to pay for him.

In other Aston Villa transfer news, Leeds are plotting a £3million bid to sign this Championship ace after his position at Villa became clear.

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