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Unai Emery laments Leon Goretzka injury blow but hopes Champions League clash can kickstart Aston Villa's season

Emery has conceded that the ongoing absence of Goretzka is proving to be a significant hurdle for his squad. The German international, who arrived at Villa Park on a free transfer following a trophy-laden stint at Bayern Munich, was expected to provide a veteran presence in a midfield that has seen substantial turnover this summer.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 7

Leon Goretzka set for spell on sidelines after suffering injury blow ahead of potential Aston Villa debut

Goretzka has announced that he is set for several weeks on the sidelines, delaying his highly anticipated debut for Aston Villa. The 73-cap Germany international, who joined the Premier League side on a free transfer late in August following the expiration of his contract at Bayern Munich, confirmed the news via social media on Monday evening.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / August 25

'Medical completed' – Premier League team add Champions League winner and rush to continue more business

Aston Villa need bodies in the door as soon as possible, and the good news is that they’ve found one today. It’s going to be a busy final week of the transfer window, and nobody is going to be busier than Aston Villa.

Aston Villa News / Goal.com / August 23

Aston Villa reach final agreement with Germany star

A decisive intervention from Emery Aston Villa have struck a final agreement to sign one of Germany's internationals in the summer transfer window, according to a press report.

Soccer News / Goal.com / August 23

Goretzka signs in the Premier League after leaving Bayern Munich

Leon Goretzka will continue his career at Aston Villa, Florian Plettenberg of Sky Deutschland reports. The German midfielder has reached an agreement with the English club and is now working on the final details of a contract with a duration of two or three seasons.

Aston Villa News / Goal.com / August 22

Leon Goretzka reaches agreement and chooses the Premier League after leaving Bayern Munich on a free transfer

Leon Goretzka is joining Aston Villa, Matteo Moretto and Fabrizio Romano reported on Saturday afternoon. The German midfielder was a free agent after leaving Bayern Munich and will continue his career in the Premier League.

Aston Villa News / Goal.com / August 22

Sudden major progress in the negotiations? Exciting transfer option for former Bayern star Leon Goretzka

After his departure from Bayern Munich, Leon Goretzka still has not found a new club. Could things suddenly move very quickly now? Italian journalist Matteo Moretto, who also writes for Spanish newspaper Marca , reports that initial talks are already under way between Premier League club Aston Villa and the midfielder.

Aston Villa News / Goal.com / August 21

Free agent Leon Goretzka starts talks with possible new club

Leon Goretzka looks set to continue his career in England. Transfer expert Matteo Moretto reports that the 31-year-old German free agent is in talks with Aston Villa.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Essential Football / August 21

2 Top Bundesliga Free Agents PL Clubs Should Sign in 2026

The summer of 2026 threw up one of the richest free-agent pools in recent memory, and yet two of the most decorated players from the Bundesliga are still sitting on the shelf in mid-August without a club.

Soccer News / Goal.com / August 20

Horror scenario instead of a 'privilege'? Why Leon Goretzka is still plagued by a bitter first after his Bayern exit

After his departure from Bayern Munich, he himself considered his position to be a "privileged situation". But shortly before the start of the season in Europe's top leagues, Leon Goretzka still has not found a new club.

Soccer News / Goal.com / August 20

Bitter first instead of a 'privilege'! After his departure from Bayern Munich, does Leon Goretzka have only one way out left?

After leaving Bayern Munich, he himself saw himself as being in a "privileged situation". Yet shortly before the start of the season in Europe’s top leagues, Leon Goretzka still has not found a new club.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 20

Juventus fire up Goretzka talks, despite €10m bonus demand

Juventus are in talks with free agent Leon Goretzka, who is reportedly asking for €7m per season wages and a €10m signing on fee, with the Chicago Fire also interested.

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Juventus to Take Their Time Before Bolstering Midfield

Juventus are staying in touch with Leon Goretzka, while Franck Kessié has not-so-subtly offered his services to them, but their officials aren’t close to signing either of them at this stage, Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto report (via SOSFanta).

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / June 7

Report: Goretzka reconsidering Juventus move due to Milan crisis

Leon Goretzka is reportedly reconsidering his transfer destination, with Juventus emerging as a serious option after the organizational collapse at AC Milan stalled what had appeared to be an imminent move to the Rossoneri.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / June 6

Juventus expected to beat Arsenal to Bundesliga stalwart

Arsenal are one of the clubs interested in a move for Leon Goretzka, with Goal among the outlets that have reported their interest in his signature over the last few months.

Soccer News / Football Italia / June 3

Goretzka falls off Milan radar, but Juventus not convinced either

Leon Goretzka had been on the verge of an agreement to join Milan from Bayern Munich this summer, but the Rossoneri have since gone stale on the matter

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / June 2

Arsenal is still interested in a move for Bayern Munich man

Arsenal have been linked with a move for Leon Goretzka as the midfielder prepares to leave Bayern Munich on a free transfer this summer, with ESPN reporting that the Gunners remain interested in his signature.

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 7

Report Goretzka very close to full Milan agreement as free agent

There are growing reports that Milan are very close to finalising personal terms with Leon Goretzka, who will be a free agent from Bayern Munich. The veteran midfielder has long been in their sights as a potential reinforcement who can bring valuable experience to a side that already has Luka Modric and Adrien Rabiot.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / April 24

How much does Goretzka want to earn at Juventus?

Leon Goretzka is open to continuing his career at Juventus as the German midfielder prepares to leave Bayern Munich as a free agent at the end of this season.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / April 11

Experienced Arsenal target now prefers a move to Italy

Arsenal have been linked with Leon Goretzka as they consider the midfielder a strong free agent option to strengthen their squad at the end of the season, when his Bayern Munich contract is set to expire.

Soccer News / Total Apex Sports / April 9

AC Milan’s €15 Million Masterstroke: Why Leon Goretzka Is the Free Agent Everyone Wants

The summer transfer window hasn’t even officially cracked open yet, but the European football landscape is already shaking. At the center of the earthquake is a 31-year-old German engine who has spent the last half-decade bossing midfields in Bavaria.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / March 27

Does Arsenal really need to sign Leon Goretzka?

Leon Goretzka has emerged as a sought-after player ahead of the next transfer window, with Arsenal among the sides reportedly interested in securing his signature.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / March 14

Goretzka could price Juventus out of a move for him in the summer

Juventus are interested in signing Leon Goretzka at the end of the current season when he is expected to become a free agent, but his financial demands could prevent the move from materialising, reports Il Bianconero.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / March 6

Player has his heart set on Arsenal transfer, he’s waiting for their offer

Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka feels in his heart that Arsenal could be a good move for him, according to Christian Falk in his latest CF Bayern Insider column.

Brentford FC News / Caught Offside / February 13

'We’ll talk again' – Arsenal target has left door open for summer transfer after January talks

Arsenal look likely to have the chance again to sign Bayern Munich central midfielder Leon Goretzka in the summer, according to Christian Falk. Writing in his latest exclusive column for CF Bayern Insider, Falk explained how the Gunners were one of the clubs to make an approach for Goretzka in January.

Soccer News / Stretty News / January 31

Fabrizio Romano drops afternoon Man Utd bombshell after Leon Goretzka transfer news

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Manchester United are not in advanced negotiations for Leon Goretzka for a January transfer. The Germany international has decided to stay put at Bayern Munich for the remainder of his contract (expiring in the summer) with the reigning Bundesliga champions.