According to unnamed sources cited by TEAMtalk, Aston Villa are preparing for the January 2027 transfer window, with Gabriel Sara and Santiago Beltran identified as key targets to strengthen central midfield and goalkeeping depth.
Priorities for the January transfer window
Unnamed sources cited by TEAMtalk state that Aston Villa are planning a targeted approach to the January 2027 market, with central midfield and goalkeeping cover viewed as priority areas.
Unnamed sources told TEAMtalk that Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Modou Keba Cisse joined Aston Villa during the summer.
TEAMtalk reports that Ian Maatsen is close to formally signing a new contract after a verbal agreement was reached.
According to TEAMtalk, Tyrone Mings and Victor Lindelof are approaching the end of their contracts.
Gabriel Sara as a leading midfield option
Unnamed sources cited by TEAMtalk say that Aston Villa’s most concrete interest centres on Gabriel Sara, who has been on their radar since the summer as a potential successor to Youri Tielemans.
TEAMtalk, citing sources, reports that Galatasaray are now open to offers starting at around £33million for Gabriel Sara, while a figure closer to £25million is suggested as likely to get a deal done.
TEAMtalk understands that Newcastle United, Everton and Brighton are also monitoring Gabriel Sara’s situation.
Santiago Beltran’s role in Villa’s goalkeeping plans
TEAMtalk reports that Aston Villa are watching River Plate’s Santiago Beltran, a 22-year-old Argentine who has been recommended to recruitment chiefs by club scouts, and the club are now considering an offer.
According to TEAMtalk, River Plate are attempting to extend Santiago Beltran’s contract and insert a substantial release clause.
TEAMtalk states that Aston Villa view Santiago Beltran as a useful squad-depth signing behind first-choice Zion Suzuki.
Aston Villa’s monitoring of Alex Baena
TEAMtalk reports that Aston Villa have monitored Atletico Madrid’s Alex Baena.
According to TEAMtalk, Atletico Madrid are reluctant to sell Alex Baena in mid-season and any deal would command a fee well above £60million.
