Manchester United will reportedly compete with Aston Villa and Leeds United to sign 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Sara from Galatasaray this summer.
According to a report by Turkish outlet Takvim, Gabriel Sara is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils are scouring the market for a dynamic midfielder this summer and have set their sights on the Galatasaray star. The struggling Premier League giants are ready to submit a bid to sign the Brazilian midfielder, with Aston Villa and Leeds United also keen on signing him.
Gabriel Sara and his meteoric rise
Gabriel Sara has made exponential progress since joining Galatasaray from Norwich City last summer. The 26-year-old did not take long to settle down in his debut season, making his mark with his ability to reprise multiple roles in the middle of the park. He contributed to 12 goals in 45 appearances across all competitions by finding the back of the net two times and providing ten assists.
Meanwhile, Sara’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe. Premier League outfits, in particular, are keen on signing the Brazilian midfielder, with Aston Villa, Leeds United, and Manchester United among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.
A man in demand
Aston Villa will dip into the market for a midfielder this summer, even though Unai Emery has a stacked midfield unit. So, Sara has emerged as a target for the West Midlands outfit. Recent reports claimed that Aston Villa submitted a bid to sign the Galatasaray midfielder, with the Turkish champions demanding around €40 million to part ways with him in the summer transfer window.
Meanwhile, Manchester United’s interest in Gabriel Sara is understandable. The Red Devils are keen on reinforcing their midfield unit in the summer transfer window, as Casemiro is approaching 30 and is showing signs of decline. So, the Galatasaray midfielder has emerged as a viable target for Manchester United, with the Premier League outfit preparing a bid to secure his services.
As for Leeds United, the Whites have already bolstered their midfield department by signing Sean Longstaff and Anton Stach. However, Daniel Farke wants more options in the middle of the park, compelling Leeds United to identify Sara as a target. But it is unclear if Leeds United will fork out €40 million to secure his services.
With Manchester United formulating an offer to sign the 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder, Aston Villa and Leeds United may fall behind in the battle for his signature. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for Sara.