Aston Villa are reportedly interested in signing 48-cap German international Julian Brandt from Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Aston Villa are currently leading the race to sign Julian Brandt. The 48-cap German international is on the radar of multiple clubs, but the Premier League outfit are currently ahead in the transfer race. It will be interesting to see if they can get the deal across the line.
Aston Villa need more creativity and cutting-edge in the final third, and the Borussia Dortmund playmaker could prove to be a very useful acquisition. Brandt has the quality and the experience to do well in the English Premier League, and he could be an important player for the West Midlands club.
The opportunity to move to England at this stage of his career could be quite tempting. He will look to prove himself at the highest level, and several Premier League clubs have shown interest in the experienced playmaker.
Aston Villa need more support in the final third, and signing someone who can open up deep defences with his passing, technical ability and vision could add a new dimension to the side. They should also look to invest in another reliable goalscorer who can support Ollie Watkins.
Brandt could be available on a bargain
It will be interesting to see if Aston Villa follow up on their interest with an official proposal to sign the Borussia Dortmund playmaker. Dortmund are unlikely to hold out for a lot of money for him. Both clubs will be hoping to do a deal for a reasonable price.
The experienced Borussia Dortmund midfielder will be out of contract at the end of the season, and the Bundesliga club will not want to lose him for free. They will look to sell him for a nominal amount of money in January. Meanwhile, the transfer could prove to be a major bargain for Aston Villa.
The 48-cap German international can operate in the attacking midfield role and on the flanks. His versatility will be an added bonus for the English club if they manage to get the deal across the line. Aston Villa will look to do well in multiple competitions, and they need a deeper squad. Signing the 29-year-old will add quality and depth to the side. He could be the ideal acquisition for them.