Aston Villa seemed likely to seal a deal for Wolves defender Kortney Hause today, but an eleventh hour bid by West Brom could scupper their chances.

The 23-year old has been deemed surplus to requirements at Molineux, prompting Villa to make him their number one target in the early days of the transfer window. They've been woefully should of central defenders since Steve Bruce loaned out Tommy Elphick without a replacement incoming.

It was obvious they were going to sign someone and with news emerging that Hause was available everything seemed to fit. However, Darren Moore has other ideas and he's now hoping to tempted Hause across the Black County divide to sign for the Baggies.

It would be a bold move for Hause, swapping Wolves for West Brom, but they are better placed than Villa for promotion. If he does choose to move to the Hawthorns, it's puts Villa back to square one.

Who else could they go for, if the move doesn't pan out? Here's three options we've put together.

It's a long shot, but Cahill does seem to be available and although there's Premier League interest, his former links with Villa might lure him back to where it all began.

He would cost a lot of money and he doesn't seem to fit the profile of a young centre back looking to develop, but he's an option for the short term.

They'll have to act quickly though as Fulham seem close to a deal.

Clarke has been one of the cornerstones of the Portsmouth defence this season, helping them to the top of League One with a series of outstanding displays.

He would be a great investment for the future, he's quick and powerful and primed for a shot at the big time. He might be on his way there with Pompey though and he certainly wouldn't be a cheap option.

21-year old Konsa has been in good form for Brentford of late and may well be an alternative to Hause.

He's young and fits the profile perfectly, but more importantly he's played for Dean Smith too.

If they've got a bit of money to spend, as it appears they have on Hause, he might be the best alternative they can find.