Aston Villa Poised to Finalize Exciting Transfer of Champions League Winner Leon Goretzka, 31, After Passing Medical

ASTON VILLA are set to complete the signing of Leon Goretzka on a free transfer.

And the Villans are also keen on before next week’s transfer deadline.

‘s side are desperate to add to their squad following Sunday’s .

According to reporter Florian Plettenberg , the German international has completed his medical and will soon be announced as a Villa player.

Emery is said to have phoned Goretzka in a bid to convince him to join.

The former star, 31, is expected to be pen a multi-year contract.

Goretzka had been a free agent since leaving Bayern at the end of last season.

The experienced midfielder remained a regular at Allianz Arena last season prior to his release, making 31 appearances and 48 in all competitions.

Goretzka signed for Bayern from in 2018 and played 312 times for the Bavarian giants, scoring 51 goals and laying on 53 assists.

He contributed to several trophy wins, including seven league titles and a .

Villa lost key midfielder to last month, while Amadou Onana is set to be a long-term absentee with a knee injury.

Emery started Sunday’s thrashing at Brighton with , and Joao Gomes in midfield, the latter being sent off.

In addition to midfield, the Midlands club also want to bolster their forward line amid ‘ mooted move to Saudi Arabia.

Earlier today it emerged that Villa have made an offer to sign striker Mateta.

The bid is said to have been worth around £25million and was turned down by the Eagles.

Palace are claimed to want around £40m, despite Mateta’s contract being set to expire.

And the Villans are also considering swoops for Rafael Leao and as the deadline approaches.