Aston Villa and Newcastle prepare aggressive offers for 29-year-old German star

Aston Villa and Newcastle United are interested in signing the German International midfielder Julian Brandt.

According to a report from FussballDaten, the two Premier League clubs are preparing the most aggressive offers to sign the 29-year-old playmaker in the summer.

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They want to add more creativity in the final third, and the German could be ideal for them. He is available on a free transfer, and signing him could prove to be a bargain.

Brandt is on the radar of multiple clubs, and it will be interesting to see if the two Premier League clubs can convince him to move to England.

The player has 14 goal contributions for Borussia Dortmund this season, and he has the quality to succeed in the Premier League as well. He can operate in the number ten role, as well as in the flanks. His versatility would be a bonus for Aston Villa and Newcastle.

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The West Midlands club is chasing Champions League qualification, and they could be an attractive destination. They need more quality if they want to sustain their current level. Brandt will add unpredictability and technical ability in the final third for them. He will help them create more chances and score more goals.

Similarly, Newcastle need more service for Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa. It will be interesting to see if they can convince the German international to join the club.

Aston Villa is likely to be a more attractive destination for the player because of their likelihood of competing in the UEFA Champions League next season. However, Newcastle are among the wealthiest clubs in the world, and they could offer him a lucrative contract.