Aston Villa, Everton and Crystal Palace are reportedly interested in signing the Watford attacker Ismaila Sarr.
According to Italian journalist Ignazio Genuardi, Aston Villa, Everton, and Crystal Palace are looking to sign 24-year-old winger Ismaila Sarr from Championship club Watford.
The Senegalese international has done well in the Championship this season, and he has six goals and three assists to his name in the second division. He could prove to be a quality acquisition for each of Aston Villa, Everton and Crystal Palace. But it will be interesting to see where he ends up.
The opportunity to return to the Premier League will be a tempting proposition for the versatile forward. And it remains to be seen whether his suitors can agree on a fee with Watford in the coming weeks.
Aston Villa could use more depth in their attack, and Sarr could slot into the left-wing position in Unai Emery’s front three. The newly appointed Aston Villa manager has already improved his side’s performances since his arrival. And a couple of intelligent additions in January would help Villa finish the season strongly. Villa have also shown interest in Samuel Chukwueze.
As far as Everton are concerned, Frank Lampard’s side have been quite mediocre this season, and they could use a quality addition in the final third. Brazilian forward Richarlison has not been replaced properly, and Sarr could be his like-for-like replacement on the left flank.
Meanwhile, Patrick Vieira could use some variety in the final third as well. And the 24-year-old Watford winger seems like a quality option in theory. Crystal Palace tried to sign Sarr in the summer as well.
All three clubs have the financial resources to tempt Watford to sell the attacker. And it will be interesting to see how the situation develops. Watford will be eyeing promotion to the Premier League at the end of the season, and they will not want to lose a key player midway through the campaign.
It is fair to assume that Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, and Everton might have to wait until the summer transfer window in order to sign the forward. The 24-year-old winger will be out of contract at the end of next season, and he could be available for a reasonable price in the summer.
