TBR Football can exclusively confirm that sources at Aston Villa are saying about Boubacar Kamara’s future amid interest from the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea.
Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea are all likely to bolster their ranks in the summer transfer window, with new midfielders very much in their sights.
Meanwhile, Kamara has gone from strength to strength under Unai Emery at Aston Villa, becoming one of the most important players in the team.
As a result, the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea are all circling around the Villans lynchpin.
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Aston Villa encouraged by initial contract talks with Boubacar Kamara camp
Aston Villa have spoken with Kamara’s representatives about a new contract, TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey can confirm.
The France international midfielder has emerged as a huge player for Villa under Unai Emery, but his form has also seen him become a focus of attention for a host of clubs.
TBR Football understands that Kamara is a player that has caught the eye of Italian champions Inter Milan amongst others.
We can also reveal that Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool have all watched him this season as they consider their midfield options heading in the summer.
Kamara joined Villa in 2022 from Marseille and his current deal runs until 2027.
Now, he is in line for a bumper new contract that will see him handed a huge pay rise, should he agree to sign.
Villa have been encouraged by initial contacts with Kamara’s camp and they are hoping to come to agreement before the end of the season.
What Boubacar Kamara could bring to the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea
Kamara has made a real name for himself as one of the Premier League’s best and most understated midfielders.
On the ball, the 25-year-old does the simple things well – short, accurate passes, for instance – and is the perfect foil for Youri Tielemans alongside him.
And off the ball, Kamara is even more crucial, snuffing out threats before they even emerge thanks to his impressive reading of the game.
Kamara ranks highly in pass completion, tackles, interceptions, clearances and aerial duels won.
| Statistic | Per 90 | Percentile |
| Passes Attempted | 53.64 | 63 |
| Pass Completion % | 89.00% | 87 |
| Progressive Passes | 4.89 | 56 |
| Progressive Carries | 1.17 | 51 |
| Tackles | 2.76 | 81 |
| Interceptions | 1.22 | 70 |
| Blocks | 1.22 | 58 |
| Clearances | 2.45 | 90 |
| Aerials Won | 1.38 | 78 |
He is also a very versatile player who can cover in a range of positions, and his mentality and character are also elite-tier.
“He really is the sort of player any coach always wants in their squad,” Emery said of Kamara in January, as per Sky Sports.
“Because he is a very good professional, always doing his tasks.
“He has talent, but he works and he helps the other players on the field, he provides the cover and he has such versatility.
“He has played as a centre-back, a midfielder, a right-back, and he is always ready to do it, always focused on his new task.
“He is really fantastic and I appreciate this versatility a lot, and how he is showing us that his mind is open to everything we are trying to do.”
Pep Guardiola previously praised Kamara, while Jose Enrique once said Kamara would be a good signing for Liverpool.