"Cardoso, who has been described as 'elite', has impressed in his debut campaign in the Bundesliga, scoring seven goals and registering four assists in 21 appearances for the club since replacing Benjamin Sesko in Leipzig. The Brazilian striker has earned rave reviews for his physical attributes, standing at 6ft 4 with great pace, strength, and power."
"Leipzig are likely to demand around between €55-60m (£47.6-52m) for their hitman, as they know that interest from England's top flight will allow them to drive the price up more due to the financial power of the Premier League. The Bundesliga side are also hopeful that his good form could earn him a call-up to the Brazil squad for the World Cup, which would raise his price further."
"A lack of goals has been a serious issue for the team, and that has seen the club's recruitment team take a close look at potential options who could come in and give them a boost. The recruitment team of the Midlands club are expecting current starting forward Watkins to depart after a difficult campaign, and Romulo is considered to be a top target for the role of replacing him."
Aston Villa are targeting RB Leipzig striker Romulo Cardoso as a summer replacement for Ollie Watkins. The Brazilian forward has impressed in his debut Bundesliga season with seven goals and four assists in 21 appearances. Standing 6ft 4 with exceptional physical attributes including pace and strength, the 24-year-old has attracted attention from multiple Premier League clubs. Leipzig are expected to demand €55-60m for Cardoso, with his potential World Cup selection likely to increase his valuation further. Villa's recruitment team believes Watkins will depart after a difficult campaign, and Cardoso is considered a top target to fill that void as the club battles to secure Champions League qualification.
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