Elsewhere, Villa had been linked with Brentford winger Said Benrahma, who was close to a move to Villa Park during the summer.
His impressive performances for the Championship promotion-hopefuls has led to a valuation of over £25m, meaning it is unlikely Smith will make a move in January.
Villa have also been linked with a loan move for Chelsea outcast Michy Batshuayi.
However, the Belgian is apparently unwilling to leave on loan having played out on loan in the last two campaigns.
source: express.co.uk