Aston Villa are going to have to box clever this summer if they want to try and challenge for the playoffs this coming season.

The men from Villa Park cannot sign too many players thanks to financial stringency and it's also expected that some key men will leave to try and balance the books.

Certainly, there are plenty of rumours going around concerning that potential eventuality but, in the meantime, we've asked fans about a potential incoming.

Indeed, we asked them whether Sam Gallagher would be a good signing for them but it looks as though most of those that voted decided that he wouldn't be:

It's a fairly close result but significant enough to suggest that his arrival might not inspire too much.

He's got good talent that if unlocked would serve Villa well but after a frustrating spell at Birmingham City last season he'll have to prove himself.

A young player that's rated by those that know him, though, if he did join Villa he'd surely be eager to show his true ability.

Certainly, it looks as though a fair amount of Villans would need him to do just that.

Thoughts, Villa fans? Let us know below!

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