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Aston Villa Pursues Openda, Must Offload Watkins First

7/30/2025

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Aston Villa is eyeing RB Leipzig's striker Loïs Openda to bolster their offense, as reported by journalist Sacha Tavolieri. With 13 goals last season, Openda has been in discussions with Villa for months, but the club must first part ways with Ollie Watkins to make the move possible. Openda is under contract until 2028.

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Aston Villa is eyeing RB Leipzig's striker Loïs Openda to bolster their offense, as reported by journalist Sacha Tavolieri. With 13 goals last season, Openda has been in discussions with Villa for months, but the club must first part ways with Ollie Watkins to make the move possible. Openda is under contract until 2028.