Aston Villa Could Sign Mehdi Taremi

Eighteen goals for an impressive Rio Ave side have put paid to that question though, with Taremi finally delivering in a top European League after years of administrative nightmares destroyed his chances of a Turkish move years ago.

Jumping from Iran to Portugal's top-tier didn't clip Taremi's wings, either, and the powerful and dynamic center-forward has earned his way onto the transfer rumor mill, birminghammail.co.uk reported.

His age (28) and history might dent his value in a crowded transfer market, but whomever makes the effort to land Taremi will find a striker looking to make up for lost-time in a big way.

Making just two assists, Taremi finds himself succeeding as the focal point of a team. He seems to have all the tools to make a big step up in the near future.