Unai Emery's side have moved quickly to bolster their midfield options by reaching a breakthrough in talks with German international Leon Goretzka. The former Bayern Munich star is now expected to undergo a medical before completing a move to Villa Park as a free agent.
Bayern Munich have officially secured the signature of 18-year-old Senegalese talent Bara Sapoko Ndiaye. The youngster is being tipped to fill the midfield void left by club legend Leon Goretzka, with manager Vincent Kompany already impressed by his dynamic pace and intelligence during his recent trial period.
Leon Goretzka has reportedly offered his services to Barcelona as a free agent following his departure from Bayern Munich. The Spanish giants are currently grappling with an injury crisis in midfield, but sporting director Deco is seemingly reluctant to sanction a reunion between the veteran and Hansi Flick.
MLS side Chicago Fire are in discussions with Robert Lewandowski and Leon Goretzka, who are both out of contract this summer. Lewandowski, who won three league titles with Barcelona, has long been linked with a move to Chicago. Goretzka has multiple European suitors, but the Fire reportedly believe they can lure the German to MLS.
Leon Goretzka's immediate future after the World Cup remains undecided. Nevertheless, one German second-tier club already knows how it wants him to eventually wind down his career in a few years' time.
Leon Goretzka is on the hunt for a new home as his departure from Bayern Munich looms. The German international, once destined for a move to Italy, is now looking toward the Premier League after a series of collapsed negotiations with Serie A clubs.
Mario Basler has lamented Leon Goretzka's imminent departure from FC Bayern Munich and is urging the club to include the 31-year-old in the starting XI for the Champions League semi-final against PSG.
Doubts about Leon Goretzka were widespread not only recently but also when he first arrived in Munich. Eight years later, the departing FCB midfielder has silenced his critics.
Leon Goretzka is set to leave Bayern Munich this summer. He could depart on a high, and ahead of the final push, he looks back on his time at the club.
Leon Goretzka has revealed that a rousing half-time team talk from manager Vincent Kompany laid the foundations for Bayern Munich’s spectacular comeback in Mainz.
Is England no longer his preferred destination? Leon Goretzka’s club search now has a clear direction. A player currently on loan wants to stay put. The latest FCB news and rumours.
Johan Manzambi, who evokes memories of BVB’s Felix Nmecha, is poised to fill the void left by Leon Goretzka at Bayern Munich. The 20-year-old has quickly established himself as a match-winner for SC Freiburg.
Adrien Rabiot has reportedly turned down a massive contract offer from the Saudi Pro League, opting to pledge his immediate future to AC Milan. The French international has emerged as a cornerstone of Massimiliano Allegri’s project at San Siro and is prepared to snub life-changing money to remain a leader for the Rossoneri.
