Aston Villa suffer Sarr blow, former target on the move and exits on the cards

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Aston Villa have been one of the most active Premier League clubs in the transfer window this summer.

Villa raked in a British record £100m for former talisman Jack Grealish, and boss Dean Smith has wasted no time in reinvesting that back into his squad.

The club splashed out a club-record £35m on Emi Buendia, as well as wrapping up £25m deals for attacking duo Leon Bailey and Danny Ings.

But there appears to be scope for more summer additions before the window slams shut in just two weeks time.

Here, Daily Star Sport takes a look at all the latest transfer news from Villa Park.

Villa suffer Sarr blow

Aston Villa look set to miss out on reported target Ismaila Sarr, with Watford set to block any potential summer exit for the attacking ace.

According to the Watford Observer, the Hornets have issued a strong hands-off warning to interested parties – which is thought to include Villa, who were linked with the star earlier this summer alongside Liverpool.

Sarr was on the scoresheet during Watford's 3-2 win over Villa in their opening game of the new season.

Despite those links, it's believed that Sarr isn't angling for a move away after returning to the Premier League following Watford's promotion last year.

Whether anyone bids to test Sarr and Watford's stance remains to be seen.

Villa have cash to reinvest after the record-breaking sale of Jack Grealish to Manchester City.

Former target on the move

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Villa have been urged to make a move for former transfer target Weston McKennie as Juventus prepare to ship the midfielder out.

Gianluca Di Marzio report that Juve have received 'more than one' approach from abroad for the 21-year-old, who was reportedly close to a switch to Villa Park last summer.

He joined Juventus instead in a £19m deal from Juventus, is now surplus to requirements after the Serie A giants snapped up Italy star Manuel Locatelli earlier this week.

It remains to be seen if McKennie's availability will reignite Smith's interest from a year ago – but he could still fit the bill as Smith looks to conclude his summer business.

Exits on the cards

There may be departures before any more new arrivals clock in at Villa Park.

The Express and Star report that Villa boss Smith isn't keen on stockpiling players in the middle of the park, with Southampton skipper James Ward-Prowse still firmly on his transfer radar.

But Smith will also allow forgotten man Morgan Sansom, who arrived in a £14m deal last January, a chance to stake his claim in the middle of the park.

The report goes on to state that Conor Hourihane, Wesley and Frederic Guilbert will all be allowed to explore a move away from Villa Park before the transfer window slams shut in two weeks time.

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