The website "Fichajes" revealed that Aston Villa has submitted an official offer worth £50 million to sign Brazilian striker Igor Thiago from Brentford, as part of their plan to strengthen the attack during the winter transfer window. The player is considered one of the biggest surprises of the English Premier League this season due to his strong performances with his team.

The report explained that Aston Villa sees Igor Thiago as the ideal choice to lead the attacking line, due to his physical strength, speed, and effectiveness in front of goal. The player has attracted attention after scoring 11 goals in the Premier League, becoming the second top scorer in the competition behind Erling Haaland, which has made him a primary target for the club.

The same source indicated that Brentford is determined to keep the player and does not want to sell him easily, due to his great importance in the team's lineup. However, Aston Villa hopes that a strong financial offer will be enough to convince the club to open negotiations during January.

Aston Villa officials believe that Igor Thiago is capable of providing immediate attacking solutions thanks to his movements inside the box, his defensive effort, and his ability to excel in individual duels—qualities the club considers perfectly suited to its needs in the upcoming period.

The report confirmed that if the deal goes through, it will represent a major blow in the winter transfer market, especially since the player is 24 years old and has significant potential for development, making him a long-term investment that could improve Aston Villa's attacking quality this season.