Aston Villa are being credited with an interest in signing one-time Nottingham Forest target Álex Moreno ahead of the January transfer window.
Moreno, 29, was a primary target for Forest as they aimed to address their strength in depth at left-back after already signing Omar Richards and Harry Toffolo. The Real Betis player opted to remain in Andalucia, though, despite suggestions at one stage that a medical was set to be scheduled.
The Reds went on the bring in Atlético Madrid full-back Renan Lodi on a season-long loan instead. Fresh Premier League interest in the player has now emerged from the opposite side of the Midlands.