Aston Villa and Fulham are reportedly interested in signing 22-year-old French full-back Adrien Truffert from Ligue 1 club Stade Rennais this summer.
According to a report by L’Equipe, as relayed by Sport Witness, Aston Villa and Fulham are keen on signing Adrien Truffert. The 22-year-old full-back is ready to leave Stade Rennais in the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, the Ligue 1 club might demand around €20 million to part ways with him.
Who is Adrien Truffert?
Adrien Truffert has been a pivotal figure for Stade Rennais in the last few years. A native of Liège, Belgium, he began his youth career at ES Jouy Saint-Prest and spent half a decade at FC Chartres before joining Rennes in 2015. The Frenchman subsequently rose through the ranks at the Ligue 1 club before breaking into the first-team squad at Roazhon Park.
The 22-year-old made his first-team bow in September 2020 and had a debut to remember as he provided an assist and scored the match-winning goal against AS Monaco. Meanwhile, Truffert enjoyed a solid 2023/24 campaign, chipping in with two goals and seven assists in 43 appearances across all competitions.
However, the French full-back faces an uncertain future at Stade Rennais heading into the summer transfer window. Truffert is ready to embark on a new adventure, with the latest update capturing the attention of several well-known clubs, including Aston Villa and Fulham.
Premier League move on the horizon?
The report has revealed that Aston Villa attempted to sign Adrien Truffert 18 months ago before a move failed to materialise. The West Midlands club’s continued interest in the young full-back is understandable, considering they are eager to sign a left-back. Several candidates, including Andrea Cambiaso, have emerged on Aston Villa’s radar, with Truffer also a viable target.
As for Fulham, the Cottagers are in a spot of bother over Antonee Robinson’s long-term future amid his links with high-profile clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United. So, the Stade Rennais defender is an option worth considering. Meanwhile, Truffert will not cost a bomb, with the report mentioning a price tag of €20 million.
However, Aston Villa and Fulham face stiff competition from fellow Premier League clubs like Bournemouth and Leicester City. In addition, European bigwigs like AC Milan, AS Monaco, Bayern Munich, Benfica, and Lyon want to secure Adrien Truffert’s services. So, it will be interesting to see where the 22-year-old Frenchman plies his trade next season.
