The Sunday Mirror reports that Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill would be keen to do the swap in order to get a replacement for Baros in fast.
The 27 year old, with 59 Norwegian caps, is known as a extremely fast striker with also good quality in the air.
Skysports.com reported earlier this month that Liverpool, Newcastle, West Ham, Aston Villa and Middlesbrough were interested in signing the Norwegian international.