Sunderland and Aston Villa are reportedly interested in signing Athletico Paranaense striker Kevin Viveros.
TEAMtalk have reported the news of the interest from the two Premier League clubs ahead of the January transfer window.
Viveros has scored 19 goals and registered four assists in 32 matches for Athletico Paranaense this season.
His form has caught the eye of numerous clubs both domestically and throughout Europe in recent months.
It is believed that a fee of £25 million would be required to sign the 26-year-old striker.
The likes of Flamengo and Corinthians enquired about the player earlier this year but the emergence of Premier League interest could now scupper their efforts.
Aston Villa have already made contact with the player's representatives as they weigh up potential attacking reinforcements in the new year.
Sunderland also have an interest In the powerful striker as they continue to juggle the additional demands of European football.
It is said that scouts from other European clubs have been watching Viveros recently and it would appear that his club face a fight to keep hold of their star man.
