Imagine him & Watkins: AVFC can save millions with £25k-p/w gem who's "got everything” - opinion

Aston Villa striker Danny Ings has so far failed to live up to expectation since arriving at the club last summer for around £27m, and after scoring just four goals in 19 Premier League appearances, his market valuation has dropped to just over £19m.

With their other natural striker in Ollie Watkins recently being preferred on the right-hand side of the front three, manager Steven Gerrard might have a big decision to make in the summer – whether to put his trust in his former Liverpool teammate or attempt to replace him.

Should he choose the latter, some fans may begin to wonder whether or not in-form Keinan Davis could be the answer, after making a very impressive start to life on-loan at Nottingham Forest in the Championship and attracting interest from Premier League outfit Norwich.

Despite only scoring just two goals and providing one assist in his eight league appearances at the Reds, he has achieved an average match rating of 7.13 – which is a testament to his exceptional off-the-ball work, hold-up play and his ability to terrorise defenders with his extreme physicality.

Standing at 6 foot 2, Davis is a complete contrast to Ings, who at 5 foot 10, relies more on his link-up play, technical ability and clinical finishing, and has only achieved an average match rating this season of 6.71.

The £25k-per-week Forest loanee loves to run at defenders, bully them about with his strength and bring his teammates into the game by battling away and working hard – and has already impressed in FA Cup wins against Arsenal and Leicester City.

An impressive 86% of his dribble attempts are completed, and this has led to him already becoming a fan favourite at The City Ground after bringing constant energy and excitement to their