Aston Villa want to sign Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara | OneFootball

Aston Villa are reportedly interested in signing Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara this summer, according to Foot Mercato

Sara is an all-action box-to-box midfielder who could fit nicely into Villa’s set-up.

The Brazilian registered two goals and 10 assists in 45 appearances for Gala this season and would add a different dynamic to the strong group of midfielders at Villa Park.

Sara has experience playing in England and would not need time to settle in at Villa.

He scored 21 goals and recorded 17 assists in 96 outings for Norwich City. He has been described as a player with ‘an abundance of skills’.

However, the club already has Ross Barkley, John McGinn, Youri Tielemans, and Amadou Onana on their books.

Unless one of them leaves, Villa would be better served spending in other pressing areas.

Galatasaray are interested in Villa duo Emiliano Martinez and Lucas Digne. However, it is not a swap deal for Sara.

Villa did not qualify for the Champions League, and some clubs may view this as an opportunity to sign their best players.

The club is also battling to stay on the right side of the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR).

Martinez has been a stalwart for Villa since he joined the club from Arsenal five years ago.

The Argentine international goalkeeper has made 212 appearances for the Villains, keeping 70 clean sheets.

He is reportedly attracting interest from Manchester United as they look for serious competition for Andre Onana.

Atletico Madrid have been linked with Villa left-back Digne, despite him having no interest in leaving the club this summer.