Aston Villa are reportedly interested in re-signing 22-year-old Hull City winger Jaden Philogene in the summer transfer window.
According to a report from Football Insider, Aston Villa are currently leading the race to secure the services of Jaden Philogene. The 22-year-old winger is also a target for Everton.
Aston Villa will have to face competition from Everton, who have been optimistic of landing the Englishman in the summer transfer window. Both Premier League clubs are keen on adding a quality winger to their ranks, and the 22-year-old would be a solid long-term investment for them.
Philogene has proven himself in the EFL Championship, and he has the quality to succeed in the English Premier League as well. The opportunity to join a top club will be quite exciting for the Hull City winger, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up. It is fair to assume that Aston Villa will be a more attractive destination for him next season.
Aston Villa have secured UEFA Champions League qualification, and they will be able to offer him European football next season. On the other hand, Everton have been fighting the relegation battle in the last few seasons, and they might not be a more appealing project.
However, the 22-year-old must focus on regular football at this stage of career. He needs to join a club where he will get ample game time, and it will be interesting to see if Aston Villa are willing to provide him with game-time assurances. Philogene needs to play regularly to continue his development. He cannot afford to sit on the bench at a big club.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa will be hoping to sustain European football in the coming seasons as well, and they need quality players and a formidable squad. The 22-year-old would be a long-term investment and he could develop into a top class Premier League winger. The youngster contributed towards 18 goals in all competitions last season, and he will only get better with coaching and experience.
The English winger has the ability to play for the biggest clubs in the country, and it remains to be seen whether he can hit the ground running in the Premier League and prove himself in the English top flight if the opportunity presents itself.
