The 21 year old hold French citizenship meaning a work permit would not be necessary.
Habibou has attracted attention from across Europe after a loan spell at Steaua Bucharest.
He only managed one goal in seven appearances for the Romanians but it was enough for clubs such as PSV and Feyenoord to be put on alert.
Villa are looking to sign at least one striker before their Intertoto Cup campaign begins in mid July.