Overview
- Aston Villa are assessing Cardoso as a possible successor or alternative to Ollie Watkins, according to multiple reports.
- Leipzig are expected to seek €55m–€60m (about £48m–£52m), with some reports citing around £45m, and the club is under no pressure to sell due to a long-term contract.
- Brentford and Fulham are also tracking the 24-year-old, with Newcastle listed among the clubs monitoring him in the latest reporting.
- Cardoso has produced seven goals and four assists in 21 appearances since arriving from Göztepe, profiling as a 1.93m target forward with a reported 65% aerial duel success rate.
- Villa’s planning follows rebuffed winter approaches for the player and could depend on raising funds after reported financial losses.