The midfielder passed up on the chance to play Champions League football to pursue a Premier League dream - but he's now been told he could regret the move

Gerrard thinks the signings of Diego Carlos and Boubacar Kamara are a 'big coup' for Villa, and more players of that quality are expected to arrive.

Lucas Digne and Steven Gerrard both played a part in helping Aston Villa sign Boubacar Kamara on a free transfer

The France boss believes playing in the Premier League can only be a good thing for his newest recruit to the national side.

Aston Villa have announced the signing of Boubacar Kamara, with Steven Gerrard looking to further bolster his midfield ranks

Marseille manager Jorge Sampaoli has issued an update on star player Boubacar Kamara, which is telling regarding the future of the midfielder

Villa are plotting a move for free agent-to-be Boubacar Kamara despite several Prem rivals backing away from a move

The 22-year-old would be a good fit for Steven Gerrard's side and is available on a free transfer, with talks having been held

Aston Villa appear to be making strides towards the transfer of a big star, as Gerrard and co were spotted in attendance at a game of late

It will all come down to whether the midfielder prefers the financial or sporting aspects of the offers on the table, with a decision due

The Magpies are making plans to go big this summer with a report outlining four big names they want to sign to transform their squad

Man Utd and Newcastle are in the chase for a Ligue 1 midfielder but face serious competition from Spain, according to a report

Newcastle have plans afoot over a double summer deal, though Man Utd could scupper one move for a soon-to-be free agent, per reports.

The Eagles have lofty ambitions for next season so are ready to go toe-to-toe with their rivals in a huge transfer battle

The French midfielder is out of contract in June, so will be a free agent once the summer window opens

A Newcastle and Aston Villa target has been warned not to make a move away from his current club for the wrong reasons

The 22-year-old is expected to be the subject of plenty of interest this summer after making a big name for himself in Ligue 1.

The Red Devils are known to be big admirers of the talented 22-year-old midfielder and could get their man this month.

Three sources are reporting that Villa have made an approach to sign a Serie A star, while one also names another alternative on their radar

The Whites are pushing hard to sign a new midfielder this week - and a source has revealed Bielsa's admiration for one star in particular

Although they have failed in previous attempts to sign the Ligue 1 star, they now have the edge over his foreign suitors

Leeds were reported last week to be exploring the possibility of a deal - but now his wage demands mean a transfer looks highly unlikely

Having already made one signing this month, a reliable transfer source reports that Leeds now have a midfielder transfer shortlist

The Whites have been credited with an interest in the France U21 star - but it seems they could be beaten to the punch by Mourinho's Roma

The Whites have made strengthening their midfield a No 1 focus in January - and now two top-class options have seemingly emerged

Also affected by their parallel pursuit of an Arsenal man, the Italians have made a Man Utd target their new number one target

Man Utd and Newcastle's hopes of signing a midfielder are under threat as Roma boss Jose Mourinho has a plan to steal the signing

One former Man Utd player reckons the Red Devils need to regain some trust in their transfer policy with the signing of a Ligue 1 ace

Man Utd have agreed terms over a January signing, Newcastle are chasing three big-name strikers, while a Chelsea man is a target for Lazio

Man Utd are closing in on the signing of a Marseille defensive midfielder and Newcastle are ready to spend big on an in-form Serie A striker

Man Utd are mulling a surprise bargain deal in January, while Chelsea were sent a poignant Lingard warning - all in Tuesday's Paper Talk.

Newcastle have been handed a boost as one of their top transfer targets has 'no intention' of signing a new deal at his current club

Aston Villa have been linked with a promising Marseille midfield 'destroyer' who could leave France on a free transfer.

Newcastle United's embarrassment of riches means there is little stopping them from signing a Marseille midfielder next year

"The way he imposes himself in this team, the personality he has, his ability to come out with the ball. He has everything."

Newcastle were unsuccessful in their attempt to sign a French midfielder on transfer deadline day, according to reports

Wolves endured a turbulent deadline day after pushing a midfielder deal through before two late approaches failed to materialise.

The defender has reportedly caught the eye of the Premier League duo this season

Manchester City are reportedly set to battle Manchester United and Chelsea to sign a highly-rated Marseille wonderkid.