Aston Villa and Manchester United in transfer race and midfielder boost after ‘talks’ issue

Aston Villa are in need of reinforcements this summer after a less than impressive season so far.

Villa initially took big steps forward under Steven Gerrard, but they have struggled over recent weeks, losing to strugglers Newcastle United and Watford back-to-back.

Gerrard’s men are still seven points clear, but Burnley do have a game in hand, and safety is far from a certainty.

Ahead of next season, new signings will be required as Gerrard looks to put his stamp on his squad.

And with that in mind, we have rounded up all the latest transfer rumours concerning Villa.

Take a look below.

Kamara links

Aston Villa are said to be in the race to sign Marseille star Boubacar Kamara.

Kamara is out of contract at the end of this season, and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano recently claimed that Villa are interested.

But there is intense competition for his signature, with Atletico Madrid and Manchester United both said to be interested.

According to The Telegraph, Atleti made a bid to sign him in January, and they could make a fresh move in the summer.

Ndidi update

Leicester City star Wilfred Ndidi has been linked with a move to Villa Park this summer amid contract issues with the Foxes.

Ndidi is said to want new terms, but reports from Nigeria claim Leicester have not started any talks.

Crucially, though, it’s reported Villa have not made any contact over a potential transfer.