According to a number of reliable sources, a formal bid has been lodged by Aston Villa for Marc Casado Torras, the midfielder currently plying his trade at Barcelona. 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. Newcastle, Como 1907and Wolves may look to intervene if talks continue without resolution. Aston Villa are only scoring 0.67 goals per game (4 in 6) this season, which suggests they need more creativity in the middle. Marc Casado Torras would be seen as the link to raise the tempo and feed the attack. Barcelona have also been linked with Ibrahima Konate, Christopher Nkunku and Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos while Aston Villa are reportedly monitoring Ademola Lookman, Nicolas Pepe and Hector Fort. Looking for Aston Villa transfer rumours? Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom for more rumours just like this.