Aston Villa eyeing Liverpool forward Divock Origi

Liverpool Belgian forward Divock Origi. In the photo, Origi poses for a shot before the Premier League game against Newcastle United on the final day. Liverpool recorded a 3-1 victory at the St. James' Park and the striker scored a goal. Photo: Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images

Liverpool attacker Divock Origi has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for Aston Villa.

The 25-year-old was again a regular for the Reds during the 2019-20 campaign, making
42 appearances in all competitions, scoring six times and providing four assists in the process.

The Belgium international still has four years left to run on his contract at Anfield but could leave Jurgen Klopp's side this summer, having struggled for starts during the recent season.

According to The Sun, Villa, who managed to avoid relegation from the Premier League on the final day of the season, are interested in a summer move for the versatile attacker.

Divock Origi (middle area) with his Liverpool teammates celebrating in the dressing room with the premier league trophy after winning the Premier league at the end of the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC at Anfield. Liverpool discomfited Chelsea 5-3, a game which sparked a light clash between Reds Boss Jurgen Klopp and Blues Boss Frank Lampard. Klopp referred to Lampard as a "young" coach who still has a lot to learn. Photo: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images

The report claims that Dean Smith is determined to improve his attacking options ahead of next season and will offer Origi regular football in the build-up to next summer's European Championships.

The Belgian has scored 34 times in 140 appearances for Liverpool in all competitions.