Aston Villa Target Gabriel Sara as Napoli Joins Race

Aston Villa and Napoli are reported to be interested in Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara, with the Turkish club willing to accept offers between €25 million and €35 million. Sara, 26, rebuilt his reputation after leaving Norwich City, using his move to Galatasaray as a platform that gave him Champions League exposure and domestic pressure. Aston Villa sent a scout to Turkey two months ago to assess Sara in person, a quiet stage before public negotiations. Galatasaray’s willingness to sell is linked to a potential €30‑35 million fee that could fund a move for Juventus midfielder Khéphren Thuram. For Sara, the choice pits Napoli’s Serie A prestige against Villa’s Premier League momentum and the project under manager Unai Emery at Villa Park.