Villa close to signing Goretzka on free transfer

Aston Villa are on the verge of landing Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka as a free agent.

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What happened. Aston Villa are close to signing Germany international Leon Goretzka on a free transfer after he left Bayern Munich in the summer.

• Villa have held positive talks with the 31-year-old midfielder.
• Goretzka made 312 appearances and scored 51 goals for Bayern.
• He won seven league titles and the Champions League in 2020.

Villa seek midfield cover with Amadou Onana injured until next year.

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