Premier League clubs Aston Villa, Leicester City, Brighton and Hove Albion, Watford and Burnley have been linked with Genk star Samatta.
Genk star Mbwana Samatta is keen on a move to the Premier League this summer, according to Wales Online. And that looks like good news for the likes of Aston Villa, Leicester City and Brighton, who were all named as potential destinations by The Sun.
The Tanzania international could hardly have enjoyed a better 2018/19 season. With 32 goals in all competitions, Samatta fired Genk to the Jupiler League title and he took home the Golden Boot for his efforts.
Now, a big-money move to England is on the cards. The Sun claims that Aston Villa, Leicester, Watford, Burnley and Brighton are all interested with the 45-time international valued at an affordable £12 million.
Cardiff have been mentioned as a potential destination while Middlesbrough are in the race too, according to the Northern Echo.
But if Samatta is to swap Belgium for Britain, Wales Online believe that this will only be for a top flight club. Jonathan Woodgate and Neil Warnock are likely to be disappointed.
Aston Villa are perhaps the most intriguing destination given that the Premier League newcomers have already spent over £50 million since sealing promotion.
Almost half of that went on Brazilian centre-forward Wesley Moraes but, with Tammy Abraham returning to Chelsea, Dean Smith’s side could do with one more goalscorer.
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