Aston Villa are eyeing Blackburn Rovers striker Rudy Gestede.

The Daily Mail says Villa are hoping to strike agreement with Blackburn Rovers on a £6million deal for Gestede.

Manager Tim Sherwood wants four strikers and, following the departure of Christian Benteke and Andreas Weimann this summer, has signed Jordan Ayew from Lorient and is advancing talks with Tottenham over a loan for Emmanuel Adebayor.

Gestede was outstanding for Blackburn last season scoring 22 goals in 44 games and was considered by West Brom, Hull, Crystal Palace and QPR in January.

Blackburn value the Benin international at £8m but Villa hope they can reach a compromise and may allow some of their younger players to join Blackburn on loan as part of the deal.