Chelsea target Aston Villa midfielder Boubacar Kamara for January transfer

Chelsea have identified Aston Villa midfielder Boubacar Kamara as a potential target for the upcoming winter transfer window.

The 26-year-old has attracted Chelsea’s attention after producing a series of impressive performances for Aston Villa this season, according to Sports Mole.

Kamara joined Aston Villa on a free transfer from French club Marseille in 2022. He has since made 137 appearances for the club in all competitions.

His involvement was more limited during the 2025-2026 season, when injuries restricted him to 26 appearances. During that campaign, Aston Villa won the Europa League under manager Unai Emery.

The France international has established himself as a regular again this season, starting 14 of Aston Villa’s 17 matches. His return to the team has coincided with a six-match unbeaten run in the Premier League, which has lifted the club to 10th in the table.

Kamara still has four seasons remaining on his Aston Villa contract, meaning Chelsea would need to negotiate a deal for the midfielder if they decide to pursue their interest.

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is understood to be keen on Kamara because of the combination of his physical strength and technical ability.

The interest comes after Chelsea failed to sign Monaco and Senegal midfielder Lamine Camara during the summer transfer window.