Tanzanian in line to complete transfer from BelgiumSamatta will need work permit to play for VillaAston Villa are close to agreeing a deal to sign Mbwana Samatta after productive talks with Genk over the Tanzania striker.Negotiations with the Belgian champions are continuing, although it is understood that Villa have agreed to pay £8.5m to buy the 27-year-old. Dean Smith has been desperate to bolster his striking options after Wesley was ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury and with Villa having dropped into the relegation zone after last week’s heavy defeat by Manchester City. Related: Ismaïla Sarr aims to follow path of his Senegal ‘brother’ Sadio Mané | Ed Aarons Continue readingreadfullarticle
