Aston Villa keen on Werder Bremen attacking midfielder Romano Schmid

Aston Villa are keeping a close watch on Austrian international Romano Schmid, who currently plays for Werder Bremen.

According to renowned journalist Florian Plettenberg, the Premier League club has been actively monitoring the 24-year-old attacking midfielder’s performances throughout the season.

Schmid has been a consistent performer for Werder Bremen, having played 136 matches, during which he scored 10 goals and provided 23 assists. His creativity and ability to impact games have not gone unnoticed. On the international stage, Schmid has made 21 appearances for Austria, netting two goals and further solidifying his reputation as a reliable and versatile midfielder.

Unai Emery’s side has reportedly sent scouts to attend numerous Werder Bremen fixtures this season. Their observations have led to formal inquiries regarding Schmid’s availability, with Villa exploring the possibility of securing his services during the January transfer window. Despite this, the Birmingham-based club is prepared to wait until the summer to ensure they complete the deal.

Villa’s interest in Schmid comes amid competition from other top European clubs, who have also shown a keen appreciation for the Austrian playmaker’s talents. These clubs are likely to provide stiff competition in the pursuit of Schmid, making it essential for Villa to act decisively if they hope to win the race for his signature.

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Werder Bremen, meanwhile, is expected to demand a transfer fee of approximately €10 million for Schmid. The Austrian remains under contract at the Weserstadion until 2026, giving the Bundesliga side a strong negotiating position. However, such a price tag is unlikely to deter Premier League clubs like Aston Villa, who are well-equipped to invest in players of Schmid’s caliber.

Schmid’s potential move to Villa Park aligns with Unai Emery’s ongoing efforts to bolster his squad and maintain the club’s competitive edge in the English top flight. Known for his tactical versatility and work ethic, Schmid could be a valuable addition to Villa’s midfield, bringing creativity and vision to their attacking play.

While January remains a possibility for the transfer, Aston Villa’s willingness to wait until the summer demonstrates their strategic approach to securing the right players. The coming weeks will reveal whether Villa’s persistence pays off, or if Schmid opts for one of the other European suitors vying for his attention.

For now, Aston Villa fans will watch closely as their club seeks to strengthen its ranks, and Romano Schmid’s future takes center stage in the transfer discussions.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.