Andy Cole has been put on the transfer list by Manchester United according to reports in the Daily Mirrortoday.
Aston Villa are reportedly showing the most interest in the £10 million sterling rated forward, whose name was officially circulated around various Premier League clubs.
The out of favour striker has struggled to earn his place since the arrival of Ruud van Nistelrooy at Old Trafford during the summer.
It is believed Villa manager John Gregory would have to sell record £9.5 million striker Juan Pablo Angel to finance a deal for Cole. The Columbian has been linked with a move to Parma.