New Aston Villa star Boubacar Kamara admits Steven Gerrard 's above and beyond approach to secure his services sold him on a switch to the English Premier League.
And the ex- Rangers boss would be keen to now use his famed powers of persuasion on former Rangers standout Calvin Bassey before the summer window closes.
Former Marseille star Kamara was being tracked by the cream of European football and eyebrows were raised when he plumped for the Midlands club.
