Aston Villa have submitted an offer for Toulouse defender Jaydee Canvot, according to The Athletic.
The Villans’ offer has been turned down by the French club, but discussions continue between the two clubs.
Unai Emery’s side have not been very active in the transfer window this summer.
Restricted by the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules, they have not made any marquee additions so far.
Yasin Ozcan has arrived at Villa Park for €7 million, while Zepiqueno Redmond and Marco Bizot have also joined them.
However, Villa could make some quality additions to bolster their squad as they prepare for their Europa League campaign next season.
They have a strong interest in Canvot, who is one of the best talents to come out of Toulouse’s academy.
After impressing with his performances for the youth teams, the France Under-21 international made his first-team debut in September 2024 against Brest.
He enjoyed a breakout 2024-25 campaign, featuring in 20 matches across all competitions.
Canvot has a contract with Toulouse until 2029, but a good offer from Villa could tempt them into selling their prized asset.
The Frenchman is highly rated for his versatility, as he can operate as a centre-back as well as a defensive midfielder. He is also strong in one-on-one duels and has the physicality to thrive in a top football league.
The defender is very young and there is a lot of room for improvement in his game through good coaching.
Moving to Villa would be a big step up for Canvot, but he will likely have to show patience in the beginning for first-team opportunities.
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