Aston Villa are close to signing free agent Leon Goretzka, who left Bayern Munich in the summer after eight years.

After his departure from Bayern Munich, Leon Goretzka still has not found a new club. Could things suddenly move very quickly now?

After securing Carlos Baleba, Manchester United have made a major decision regarding their pursuit of ex-Bayern Munich ace Leon Goretzka.

Leon Goretzka left Bayern Munich after his contract came to an end and he looks set to be moving to the Premier League.

Newcastle have been urged to make a move for Germany star Leon Goretzka this summer by talkSPORT’s Inside the Toon panel. The Magpies have endured a disastrous summer, having sold Anthony

Leon Goretzka’s move to Juventus remains possible despite a recent hitch in talks. According to Sport Bild, a switch to Turin would not collapse over excessive demands, and the former Bayern Munich midfielder had recently been on an even higher salary at the Bundesliga club.

Premier League recruitment has changed. Clubs still want established quality, yet plenty now hesitate before spending £50 million or £80 million because Profit and Sustainability Rules leave little room for expensive mistakes.

Aston Villa and Newcastle have both held talks over a deal to sign Leon Goretzka this summer, though intermediaries continue to offer the Germany international to other notable Premier League sides, with TEAMtalk confirming Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool have also been contacted.