A report from Fichajes indicates that Aston Villa holds an interest in acquiring 29-year-old Borussia Dortmund player, Julian Brandt. The German international's contract expires at the end of the season, making him a free agent. Villa are described as long-term admirers who reportedly hope to land him for a bargain price. The club might submit a bid in January, and Dortmund could be receptive to a nominal fee to avoid losing him for nothing. A second possibility for Villa is securing a pre-contract agreement in January for a free transfer next summer. Brandt, who has been called a 'great football player', can play centrally or on the wings and registered six goals with 16 assists last season. His market value is currently estimated by Transfermarkt at €25 million.