Aston Villa ‘strongest candidates’ to seal free transfer for German internationalAston Villa target Borussia Dortmund’s Julian Brandt, whose contract expires in 2026. Villa aim to secure the German midfielder before January, competing with other European clubs. Brandt boasts impressive stats, including a German Cup win and 48 international caps. Dortmund may struggle to retain him against Premier League interest. Villa have a history of successful free agent signings, but Brandt faces competition from existing attacking midfielders.
