On the move: Ismaila Sarr is expected to leave Watford before the transfer deadline
(Picture: Getty Images)Watford winger Ismaila Sarr’s proposed move to Aston Villa has stalled and is now on the verge of collapsing.
There had been optimism over the weekend that the Senegalese international would secure a move to Villa Park as part of a transfer worth an initial £25million plus add-ons.
However, that switch is stalling, which could allow Crystal Palace to swoop for Sarr before the summer transfer window shuts on September 1. The Eagles have a long-standing interest in the player and tried to sign him in both 2019 and 2020.
Watford paid £30m to bring Sarr to the club three years ago and they now want to recoup that fee.
Aston Villa and Watford could still do business this summer, though, as the Hornets are interested in striker Cameron Archer and defender Kortney Hause.
Both players are struggling for minutes at Villa Park and are ready to leave on loan.
