Who is Pape Matar Sarr?

Pape Matar Sarr is a Senegalese defensive midfielder, playing in Ligue 1 for French club FC Metz.

Transfer rumours linking the player to Aston Villa have been thrust into consideration over the past few weeks and continue to dominate social media.

At 18 years old, and with only a single season of professional football under his belt, why are Aston Villa hunting for Sarr’s signature this summer?

Rapid rise

Sarr began his senior career in his native Senegal. Graduating...