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Sudden major progress in the negotiations? Exciting transfer option for former Bayern star Leon Goretzka
Aston Villa have entered advanced discussions to sign free agent Leon Goretzka, the 31-year-old midfielder recently released by Bayern Munich after more than 300 appearances for the Bavarian giants.
Unai Emery is prioritizing midfield reinforcements after selling Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and losing Amadou Onana to a serious knee injury sustained at the World Cup.
Goretzka reportedly demands a net annual salary of seven million euros, though Juventus Turin and Milan backed away due to financial constraints; Aston Villa could likely meet the 73-times Germany international's wage demands.
Al-Hilal of the Saudi Pro League saw a £45 million bid rejected on Friday, while Italian journalist Matteo Moretto reports that initial talks between Aston Villa and Goretzka are already underway.
Following a disappointing 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico where he managed only substitute appearances, Goretzka seeks a fresh start at Villa Park despite Julian Nagelsmann's earlier promise of a leadership role with the DFB.