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When Goretzka arrived at Bayern from Schalke in 2018, he was revered as a modern type of midfielder, who could essentially play every position in the middle of the field.
Peter Neururer, Goretzka’s coach at his hometown club of Bochum, called him a “once-in-a-century talent” when he was 18. The sky certainly seemed the limit in the 2010s.
While he has usually served as a number six, often playing alongside
Aston Villa latest: Goretzka in, Jackson move close as Leao decision looms
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Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sell Ollie Watkins to Al Hilal, and are set to replace him with Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson.
The deal for Watkins is understood to be worth £50m, with Jackson set to join from the Blues in a transfer which could reach £65m.
Watkins is keen on the move to Saudi Arabia, and at least one bid was previously rejected by Villa. They did
Crystal Palace are attempting to hijack Aston Villa‘s move for Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez.
Villa launched a move for the Ecuador international after failing to agree a fee with Southampton for Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
But Palace have now opened talks with the Belgian side over a move for Ordonez, who is viewed as a long-term target by the Selhurst Park club.
Palace have accelerated their efforts to sign a
Chelsea are considering a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after making contact with the Argentina international’s representatives.
The 33-year-old is considered available for a potential transfer from Villa after the club signed Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma for about £30m earlier this month.
The move could provide another opportunity for Chelsea and Villa to do business. Chelsea signed forward Morgan Rogers from Villa for a club-record £117m,
Al-Hilal, who have offered close to £40m, are not near to Aston Villa‘s asking price. As next Tuesday’s transfer deadline nears, Villa will play hardball for their all-time record Premier League goalscorer.
A deal is still believed to be some way off, even if Emery revealed last week the striker could leave.
Al-Hilal, who signed Crysensio Summerville from West Ham in July, are likely to need to move
Harwood-Bellis has been at Southampton since 2023, initially joining on loan from Manchester City and helping the side win promotion from the second tier in 2023-24.
He played in Southampton’s opening league game of the season, a defeat by Watford.
“Everything that I can say about him is that he has been an absolute professional in the way he has conducted himself in all moments,” Eckert added.
“Let’s see what
Aston Villa have agreed a deal sign West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
The DR Congo right-back will join on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.
Wan-Bissaka has been given permission to travel for a medical in the Midlands but the exact terms are not known, with the Hammers having previously asked interested clubs to pay a £25m fee.
The 28-year-old has
Aston Villa latest: Deal agreed to sign West Ham defender Wan-Bissaka
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Bolton Wanderers have signed Aston Villa winger Samuel Iling-Junior on a season-long loan deal.
The 22-year-old has not made a competitive appearance for the Premier League side since joining from Juventus in June 2024.
The former England Under-21 international has had loan spells with Middlesbrough and West Brom in the Championship.
“I spoke to the manager and he understood my journey. That is what attracted me here, to take the
