According to Fabrizio Romano, Leon Goretzka to Aston Villa on free transfer is a HERE WE GO.

Romano:

Leon Goretzka to Aston Villa, here we go! Verbal agreement in place with the German midfielder after direct call with Unai Emery.

Verbal green light to #AVFC project with club planning for medical and signature this upcoming week.

Documents ready - follows @MatteMoretto.