Aston Villa will reportedly look to sign 18-year-old French defensive prospect Jaydee Canvot from Ligue 1 club Toulouse FC in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by French outlet RMC Sport, Jaydee Canvot is the subject of interest from Aston Villa. The Villans are eager to reinforce their defensive unit by signing a centre-back in the summer transfer window. So, the 18-year-old Toulouse defensive wonderkid has emerged as a target for the West Midlands club.
The rising Premier League giants have already failed to sign the Frenchman with their opening bid. However, they have intensified their efforts to sign the Frenchman, having prepared an improved offer to sign the youngster from Toulouse. Meanwhile, the Ligue 1 outfit will demand around €20 million to part ways with Canvot in the summer transfer window.
Jaydee Canvot and his rapid rise
Jaydee Canvot is the latest highly rated prospect to rise in prominence in his homeland. The Argenteuil native has spent his formative years thus far in France, starting his youth career at his hometown club RFC Argenteuil before moving to AS Bondy. However, the youngster graduated from the youth division at Toulouse FC.
The 18-year-old has already turned out 30 times thus far for Toulouse while chipping in with three goals. Meanwhile, the French defensive prospect’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe. A move to the Premier League may be on the cards, with Aston Villa among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.
Premier League move on the horizon?
Aston Villa’s interest in Jaydee Canvot is understandable. The Villans are scouring the market for a centre-back this summer, as Axel Disasi has returned to Chelsea after the expiration of his loan deal. Additionally, Tyrone Mings is on the wrong side of 30, with the experienced defender struggling with fitness issues in the last few seasons.
Several candidates, including Yann Bisseck, have emerged on Aston Villa’s radar, with Canvot also being a viable target. However, the West Midlands club’s opening bid has not convinced Toulouse, with the Ligue 1 club rejecting the proposal. The Ligue 1 outfit will demand around €20 million to part ways with the Frenchman.
With Aston Villa preparing an improved bid to sign the 18-year-old French defensive sensation, it will be interesting to see if they reach closer to Toulouse’s asking price of €20 million. It will be interesting to see if Canvot joins Aston Villa in the summer transfer window.
