Aston Villa are exploring a deal to sign Leon Goretzka, talkSPORT understands.The midfielder left Bayern Munich this summer after eight seasons, where he won seven Bundesliga titles.Villa have emerged as shock suitors for GoretzkaGettyGoretzka is also experienced at international level with 73 caps for the German national team.He could be set for his first experience in the Premier League as Villa eye midfield reinforcements.Villa were looking to sign his former Bayern teammate Joao Palhinha, who spent last season on loan at Tottenham Hotspur.However, he has now reunited with his ex-Fulham boss Marco Silva in Portugal at Benfica.This is a developing story and is being updated.For the latest updates, breaking news alerts, and comprehensive analysis, refresh this page or follow our real-time news coverage by watching and listening to talkSPORT live.For broader context, explore related coverage on our homepage for the top trending stories. For the latest talkSPORT videos, download the app.talkSPORT cares about getting it right, not just getting it first and because this is a developing situation, details will change. We will be updating this page constantly with verified info, expert takes, and official statements.Stay tuned for further developments as this story continues to break.