Aston Villa has reportedly reached an agreement with Galatasaray to sign Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Sara in a deal worth up to €40 million ($46 million), including performance-related bonuses, according to a report by Sky Sports.
The Premier League club is said to have stepped up its pursuit of Sara, with the proposed transfer involving a guaranteed fee of €37 million and a further €3 million in conditional add-ons.
According to the report, Sara's agent has set off for England to hold discussions aimed at finalizing the proposed move.
Aston Villa's interest in the Brazilian midfielder has continued in recent weeks, with the latest report suggesting that the English club and Galatasaray have reached an agreement over the financial terms of the transfer.
However, the reported agreement and the agent's trip have not been presented as official confirmation of a completed transfer.