Villa boss Steve Bruce is in need of attacking reinforcements after losing Jonathan Kodjia and Scott Hogan to injuries. 

He has limited funds to strengthen his squad due to Financial Fair Play concerns so a loan move is a more realistic option.

According to The Sun on Sunday, McBurnie has emerged as a target for Bruce.

The 21-year-old was due to join Championship rivals Barnsley in the summer but paperwork issues resulted in the move collapsing after the transfer window closed. 

McBurnie has since made seven appearances as a substitute for Swansea in the Premier League.

He has, however, bagged seven goals in five appearances at Under-23 level. 

Bruce has admitted he will have to be creative in his transfer search and said: “You would love to be in a position where you can go and target a centre-forward with millions to spend but we haven't got that luxury.

“We'll have to be a bit creative and see if anyone out there can give us a hand. I still think we are under the situation of FFP.

“We know how difficult it has been. That's been the case for the last two transfer windows. It's difficult but we've managed to cope with it. 

“We've got good players in the squad here and that's the most important thing.”