Transfer News: Aston Villa and Liverpool target €40m Brazilian midfielder

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According to Turkish outlet Sabah, Sara has responded positively to Villa’s interest and is “waiting for a response” from Unai Emery’s side, indicating he is open to a return to English football. Liverpool-linked Villa push for Brazilian engine Sara notched six goals and five assists for the Turkish giants in all competitions this season, and that same campaign saw him earn his first senior cap at the international level for Brazil.

Beyond Villa, Tottenham Hotspur have scouted Sara in action, while Everton and Newcastle United have also sent scouts to Turkey to assess his key attributes. Villa’s Champions League card beats Liverpool’s rumoured interest Aston Villa ended the season on a massive note following their fourth-placed finish and the Europa League triumph, with Unai Emery now seeking new faces to maintain their level in the upcoming campaign.

So, should Villa go after Sara this summer? Aston Villa should make a move fast, strike closer to the €35m mark before Liverpool or Newcastle escalate the bidding, and trust that Emery, who has already transformed this club beyond recognition, knows exactly what he is adding to his engine room.