Aston Villa and West Ham have both made contact with Young Boys over a possible swoop for centre-back Mohamed Camara.

The Lowdown: Villa’s busy summer

Villa haven’t wasted any time in the current transfer window, with two big signings already sealed.

Emiliano Buendia joined in a club-record deal from Norwich City, while Villa pipped Burnley and Watford to bring Ashley Young back to the club on Thursday.

England’s Under-16 captain Josh Feeney could also be making the move from Fleetwood Town, and it seems as if Camara may well be Johan Lange’s next big target.

The Latest: Source shares Camara contact

According to Sports Witness, who were told by a source, both Villa and the Hammers have asked for information on the 6 foot 3 defender.

Camara extended his deal with the Swiss side just last month, however, the report claims they would sell the Guinea international if a convincing offer comes in.

The 23-year-old, who has five international caps to his name, made 39 appearances in all competitions last season.

The Verdict: A possible Engels replacement?

Should Villa firm up their interest with a convincing offer that appeals to Young Boys, Camara could end up replacing the outgoing Bjorn Engels.

The Villa defender is set to move to Royal Antwerp after a deal was agreed between the two clubs on Friday, so you’d expect Dean Smith will look to bring in another senior centre-back alongside Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings and Kortney Hause.

Camara’s Transfermarkt valuation stands at just £2.7m, but it appears as if it will take a lot more than that to bring him to Bodymoor Heath.

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