Ismaila Sarr deal 'in danger' as Steven Gerrard drops Cameron Archer hint

Your Aston Villa digest for Monday, August 22.

Aston Villa are reportedly set to beat off competition to complete a deal for Watford winger Ismaila Sarr.

The 24-year-old has been a standout performer since joining the Hornets from Rennes in 2019. He has earned plaudits across two seasons in the Premier League as well as playing a pivotal role in helping Watford return to the top-flight in 2021.

Sar, who was part of the Senegal squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year, has started the new campaign with a goal and assist, despite missing his side’s last two games through injury. It was claimed on Saturday evening that were targeting a move for the forward and ’s side appear to be close to completing their sixth summer signing, according to reports.

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Aston Villa's pursuit of Ismaila Sarr is 'in danger' as negotiations between the player and club continue, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

Villa have agreed a £25m transfer fee with Watford for Sarr, but the deal is not complete, as per the latest reports. Romano wrote on Twitter: "There are still things to resolve for Ismaila Sarr deal between Aston Villa and Watford.

"Negotiations in danger after progress made earlier today. Aston Villa and Watford have full agreement - not completed yet on player side."

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Steven Gerrard has dropped a huge hint involving a potential loan switch for Cameron Archer. The head coach previously stated that the 20-year-old would remain a first-team player for the season ahead but, with Archer playing just nine minutes of Villa's first three Premier League fixtures, Gerrard has conceded that a loan move could well be in the offing as early as this week.

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