According to a number of reliable sources, a formal bid has been lodged by Aston Villa for Gonzalo García Torres, the forward currently plying his trade at Real Madrid. He has been the subject of heated transfer speculation over recent weeks, and this latest bid could signal a turning point in the transfer saga. Aston Villa are still pushing to finalise terms. However, West Ham are still watching closely and may return with offers of their own. Aston Villa's 25/26 output of 1.18 goals per game is behind league levels. The addition of Gonzalo García Torres would give them the sharper edge they're missing in front of goal. Real Madrid have also been linked with Alex Grimaldo, Yan Diomande and Dominik Szoboszlai while Aston Villa are reportedly monitoring Nathan De Cat, Oscar Mingueza and Igor Thiago Nascimento Rodrigues. Need more Aston Villa transfer rumours? Stay tuned to PlayerSwitch for live transfer news and rumours from across the world of football.