Aston Villa’s pursuit of Julian Brandt has likely hit a dead end, at least for the winter window. Bild via Sport Witness has stated that the 29-year-old playmaker intends to remain in Germany until the end of the season, while Borussia Dortmund are keen to keep him beyond his current contract.
Aston Villa won’t be signing Julian Brandt this January
His numbers reflect consistent influence: four goals and two assists in 13 appearances this term, which shows how important he is to Dortmund. Although his deal expires next summer, the club doesn’t want to let him leave for free.
Reports have revealed that they have made a new offer to extend Germany International’s stay. Even so, should he reject those terms, Dortmund might open the door to a January sale if the price proves right.
Several sides now appear ready to make a move, if the fee stays reasonable. Even then, Brandt holds firm on his desire to remain in the Bundesliga at least until the summer and has also confirmed that he remains open to prolonging his stay. Aston Villa, linked in recent weeks, may now pull back from the race and reconsider their approach when the season closes. Reports have also revealed that the Birmingham club is interested in Christian Pulisic.
Does the Birmingham club need him?
From a Villa perspective, the need for added creativity feels urgent. Emery wants fresh options, especially with uncertainty surrounding Buendia and possible disruption caused by Elliott’s loan situation.
However, Brandt is in his prime and works best in a setup that relies on swift movement, something that may take time to implement mid-season. Villa require immediate impact rather than adjustment. In that sense, they may be better off putting their money on someone already used to the Premier League pace, rather than betting on a player unlikely to move before summer.
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