Multiple reliable new sources are reporting that Aston Villa have submitted a concrete bid for Jean-Philippe Mateta. The forward remains under contract at Crystal Palace, but the opening offer has opened the door for discussions between the two clubs - though it is unclear at this stage whether the current bid will be enough to tempt them to part with a prized asset. Aston Villa are still pushing to finalise terms. However, Nottingham, Chelsea and Juventus are still watching closely and may return with offers of their own. Crystal Palace have also been linked with Quinten Timber, Soungoutou Magassa and Alieu Eybi Njie while Aston Villa are reportedly monitoring Rafael Leao, Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Leon Goretzka. Need more Aston Villa transfer rumours? Stay tuned to PlayerSwitch for live transfer news and rumours from across the world of football.