Aston Villa Report

John Townley

Unai Emery: "I have experienced this. With the changes I'm doing here, I've done it before. In Valencia, Sevilla and even Villarreal, my experience as a coach is in the same direction as we are doing here. Last year, we didn't do a lot of changes, but this year we are." #AVFC

John Townley

Alejandro Garnacho is in line to make his #AVFC debut against Brighton, with Unai Emery saying it is the club's responsibility to "protect and support" him after a difficult couple of years. "I'm seeing him happy and his adaptation is getting better." https://www.birminghammail.c

John Townley

Taylor Harwood-Bellis was left out of Southampton's squad to face Stoke City amid Aston Villa's strong interest in the defender. Tonda Eckert called the 24yo "one of the best English centre-backs in the game" but admitted his head wasn't in the right place to play. #AVFC

AVFC The Religion

Aston Villa are in talks with free agent Leon Goretzka. The midfielder left Bayern Munich this summer after eight seasons and is now negotiating with Villa. Goretzka is seeking around €7M net per season plus a signing bonus that could reach €10M. @MatteMoretto #AVFC

John Townley

Leon Goretzka is now expected to undergo a medical ahead of joining Aston Villa on a free transfer. 🇩🇪 #AVFC http////www.birminghammail.co./k/spo/t/footba/l/transfer-ne/s/leon-goretzka-transfer-update-aston-34501843

AVFC The Religion

#AVFC progressing in talks to sign Leon Goretzka. Villa turned attention to 31yo after Joao Palhinha broke down. initially viewed deal as unlikely & explored other CM targets. Emery has spoken to player & now growing confidence in recent hours. @J_Tanswell

Jacob Tanswell

Agreement in principle in place for #AVFC to sign Leon Goretzka. 31yo still needs to sign contract and undergo medical but deal ready for player to join Villa & fill the midfield position Unai Emery wants. Goretzka adds experience & leadership lost this summer. Story @theathletic

John Townley

Unai Emery admits spending from some PL clubs has been "crazy" this summer, but is relishing another challenge to compete at the top with #AVFC. "Maybe I will go to my office and see another signing like that. The last one was Tottenham with Savinho." https://www.birminghammail.c

John Townley

Aston Villa are confident that their move for Leon Goretzka can advance quickly in the coming hours. #AVFC [contains quote post or other embedded content]

Jacob Tanswell

#AVFC progressing to sign Leon Goretzka. Villa pivoted to 31yo after Joao Palhinha broke down - initially viewed deal as unlikely & explored other targets. Emery spoken to player & now growing confidence. Villa see Goretzka as offering experience, leadership & physicality.@theath