Steven Gerrard spotted at Marseille vs Nantes as Aston Villa manager embarks on scouting mission for transfer target

STEVEN GERRARD was pictured in the stands at a Ligue 1 match after jetting off to the south of France on a scouting mission.

The Aston Villa boss took in the action between Marseille and Nantes on Wednesday night.


But the purpose of his trip was for business rather than pleasure.

On the agenda was Marseille midfielder Boubacar Kamara, according to the Daily Express.

Aston Villa are eyeing Kamara as a potential summer signing, with Villa chiefs Christian Purslow and Johan Lange joining Gerrard to pass judgement on the 22-year-old midfielder.

Kamara played 90 minutes in Marseille's entertaining 3-2 win over Nantes, delaying Paris Saint-Germain's title party to the weekend.

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A defensive midfielder is said to be top of Gerrard's transfer wishlist with Douglas Luiz set to depart at the end of the campaign.

And Kamara is an attractive option with his expiring contract meaning he is available on a free transfer in the summer.

Manchester United reportedly rejected the chance to sign Kamara in January due to uncertainty at the time over who the next manager would be.

Newcastle, West Ham and Crystal Palace have all also been linked with the France U21 international.

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Villa are said to have scouted alternative options to Kamara too.

Gerrard's travels took him to Spain last week, with the Liverpool legend that time in the stands for Atletico Madrid's Champions League clash with Manchester City to watch Geoffrey Kondogbia.

It's also claimed the coach "kept tabs" on PSV duo Ibrahim Sangare and Noni Madueke in the 0-0 Europa Conference League draw with Leicester at the King Power earlier this month.

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