Aston Villa offered AC Milan keeper Pepe Reina?

Aston Villa have been reportedly offered the chance to sign AC Milan keeper Pepe Reina over the January transfer window.

Villa boss Dean Smith is in desperate need of reinforcements in goal this month following a long-term injury to Tom Heaton.

Reina, who spent eight seasons at Liverpool, has since had spells at Bayern Munich, Napoli and now as second-choice at Milan.

According to the Daily Mail, the Midlands side have the chance to sign the 37-year-old as emergency cover during this window.

Following an injury to key midfielder John McGinn, Villa have secured the services of Chelsea's Danny Drinkwater on a six-month loan deal.

Moreover, a major knee ligament affliction to main striker Wesley has prompted Villa to pursue another Milan player in the form of Krzysztof Piatek.