Villa close to signing Germany midfielder Goretzka
Aston Villa is in advanced talks to sign Leon Goretzka, a former Bayern Munich midfielder, on a free transfer after he left the club this summer. Manager Unai Emery is looking to strengthen the midfield due to Amadou Onana's injury. Goretzka has 312 appearances for Bayern, scoring 51 goals, and has gained experience with 73 caps for Germany, including participation in the recent World Cup. Villa has lost key players this summer, including Ezri Konsa and Morgan Rogers, and Emery is facing uncertainty with striker Ollie Watkins amid transfer interest.
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