Aston Villa face a massive few weeks with the club already having an eye on the play-offs as they look to win promotion back to the Premier League.

Whilst they have a final Championship game to prepare for against Millwall on Sunday it is meaningless with Villa set to finish fourth regardless.

Therefore, all the focus will be on the high-pressure game that awaits with promotion so important to Villa given their situation with FFP.

It also puts the recruitment in a tricky position as they will have a list of targets depending on what division the side are in.

One man they have been linked with is Abel Hernandez but that's a move that would only happen if they are a top-flight side.

However, whilst the Hull man has been clinical, his injury record should concern fans and Steve Bruce.

Here we look at three better options for Villa if they go up...

Scoring goals is usually the problem for any newly-promoted side and it will be an issue for Villa if they get there.

Given that, Austin would be a magnificent signing as he is a natural finisher.

With the likes of Robert Snodgrass and particularly Jack Grealish serving him, the Southampton man would get a lot of opportunities at Villa Park.

The Belgian international is low on confidence at Crystal Palace and doesn't look like the player he was a few years ago.

However, he still has class and Villa fans will remember that.

A return to the West Midlands could kickstart his career again and if he does click Benteke is a formidable player.

Gayle is similar to Austin in that he comes alive in the penalty box and scores goals.

It hasn't worked for him at Newcastle this season and he will surely be allowed to leave in the summer.

With pace to get in behind and good movement he is another who could flourish in this Villa side.