Aston Villa will reportedly look to sign 24-year-old Austrian attacker Romano Schmid after closely monitoring his progress at Bundesliga club Werder Bremen.
According to an update by reputed German journalist Florian Plettenberg, Romano Schmid is the subject of interest from Aston Villa. The Villans are scouring the market for a versatile midfielder heading into the January transfer window. So, the 24-year-old Werder Bremen attacker has emerged as a target, with the West Midlands club enquiring about his availability.
Who is Romano Schmid?
Romano Schmid has been a solid performer since joining Werder Bremen from Red Bull Salzburg in 2019. A native of Graz, the versatile midfielder spent his formative years in Austria before graduating from the youth division at Sturm Graz. He spent two years with Red Bull Salzburg but has risen in prominence during his spell in the Bundesliga.
The 24-year-old has turned out nearly 150 times thus far for Werder Bremen while chipping in with ten goals and 23 assists. Meanwhile, Schmid’s progress at the Bundesliga club has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe.
What next?
A move to the Premier League might be on the cards, with Aston Villa closely monitoring his progress at Werder Bremen. The Villans have already sent scouts to watch the Austrian international at the Weser Stadium. Meanwhile, the versatile attacker will not cost a bomb, with the Bundesliga club demanding around €10 million to part ways with him.
Aston Villa’s interest in Romano Schmid is understandable. The Villans are scouring the market for a versatile footballer who can reprise multiple roles in Unai Emery’s team. So, several candidates, including Alex Baena, have emerged on Aston Villa’s radar.
However, Schmid is also a viable target for Aston Villa, considering he can play a deeper role or move to the flank. The Villans have already submitted an enquiry for the Werder Bremen attacker over a move in the January transfer window. However, a deal will likely see the light of day in the summer.
The Bundesliga club’s asking price of €10 million makes Schmid an affordable target for Aston Villa. It will be interesting to see if the 24-year-old Austrian international arrives in the Premier League in a cut-price deal next year.
