---
title: "Kozak In Talks To Leave Villa Park"
canonical: "https://readastonvilla.com/2015/08/25/kozak-talks-leave-villa-park/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Matt Lynch"
section: "Aston Villa Transfer News"
published: "2015-08-25T07:33:50Z"
modified: "2015-08-25T07:33:50Z"
---

# Kozak In Talks To Leave Villa Park

Aston Villa’s Libor Kozak is in talks with Celtic according [Gary Jacob in the Times.](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/premierleague/article4537223.ece) The report also suggests that German side, FSV Mainz are also interested in the frontman.

The 26-year old was signed towards the backend of the 2013 summer transfer window from Lazio, but the Czech international has only featured in a Villa shirt 14 times after breaking his leg early in 2014.

On his return to full fitness this summer, Kozak found the net three times during pre-season, but it is evident manager, Tim Sherwood sees the Czech as surplus to requirements at Villa Park as he looks to reshape his squad further.

### Shock Move?

The proposed move away from Villa Park will come as a surprise to many Villa fans who witnessed a resurgent Kozak during pre-season. It is evident Villa are looking at other strikers if Sherwood was to let the 6ft 3″ talisman to leave B6.