Aston Villa fans go wild after exciting summer transfer link emerges
Reports in Germany claim Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard 'wants' to sign Matthias Ginter this summer
Aston Villa are said to be interested in a move for Germany international Matthias Ginter this summer.
The Borussia Monchengladbach centre-back is set to leave the Bundesliga club this summer as his contract is due to expire at the end of the season. Ginter, 28, has been linked with a moves to Inter Milan and Bayern Munich, but now Villa have reportedly joined the race to secure his signature.
Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenburg said on Twitter: "News #Ginter: Gerrard wants him! @AVFCOfficial officials have spoken to his management. But Ginter has not made a decision yet. He waits for other options."
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And Villa fans have been reacting after the rumour surfaced on social media. Here's what they are saying on Twitter...
@tom_white10: Would be a great addition
@euanavfc: I hope this is true
@1874_Villan: I'd take him calm and can play out from the back.
@mike_massive: Would be class and experienced potential captain there
@jimpanzee666: Would be a very good addition.
@WazeUTV: Free transfer with some experience I’ll take it
@nathhavfc: I’m all over this
@Liam_davies7: Yes please! My love for Gladbach would grow even fonder.
@lew_clamp: Would be some signing on a free but can see better teams being in for him