Newcastle Missed Chance to Sign Goretzka as Villa Move Done

Newcastle United let a Champions League winner slip away, and now a Premier League rival has sealed the deal.

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What happened. Newcastle United missed the chance to sign Leon Goretzka, as Aston Villa have completed a deal for the midfielder.

• Newcastle's failure to pursue the deal is seen as a mistake.
• Aston Villa have wrapped up the transfer of the Champions League winner.

Newcastle may regret this missed opportunity as Villa strengthen their squad.

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