Aston Villa have reportedly been ‘seduced’ by the prospect of signing Bordeaux striker Sekou Mara, according to Foot Mercato (via Sport Witness). Born in Paris, Mara was part of the youth system at French powerhouses Paris Saint-Germain before arriving at Bordeaux in 2017.
The 19-year-old France youth international has since developed at a rapid rate and has already attracted the attention of fellow French Ligue 1 clubs AS Monaco and Lyon as well as strong interest from Southampton following an impressive breakout season.
Now as Villa boss Steven Gerrard attempts to bolster the attacking ranks in the Midlands, a fresh claim has emerged suggesting Mara is on the radar… As per Foot Mercato, translated by SW, Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Leeds United are all interested in the ten-cap France Under 21 starlet.
It’s claimed that the interest from mega-rich Newcastle is ‘very concrete’ whilst Leeds and the Villans have both been ‘seduced’ by Mara in this transfer window.