Villa have held talks with the representatives of Toulouse goalkeeper Guillaume Restes, The Athletic reported on June 30th, with the 21-year-old France youth international emerging as a serious option should Emiliano Martinez leave this summer. Toulouse value him at around GBP 20m and are open to a sale, needing outgoings to balance their books. Get French Football News reported on July 30th, relaying Foot Mercato, that Marseille will now prioritise Restes as their own goalkeeping target, with Geronimo Rulli close to a move to Manchester City and second choice Jeffrey De Lange also expected to leave; Restes is said to be interested in the Marseille move. Villa continue to follow him as cover for the Martinez situation, alongside their long-standing interest in Parma's Zion Suzuki. Restes made 33 appearances for Toulouse last season and is contracted until 2028. Villa would prefer to keep Martinez, and the goalkeeping recruitment only becomes urgent if a reasonable offer for the Argentine arrives.
Primary source: Get French Football News / Foot Mercato · last corroborated July 30th.
| Date | What changed | |
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| July 30th | Tracked | Rumor opened on the board at 26% (contact) — source: Get French Football News / Foot Mercato. Villa have held talks with the representatives of Toulouse goalkeeper Guillaume Restes, The Athletic reported on June 30th, with the 21-year-old France youth international emerging as a serious option should Emiliano Martinez leave this summer. Toulouse value him at around GBP 20m and are open to a sale, needing outgoings to balance their books. Get French Football News reported on July 30th, relaying Foot Mercato, that Marseille will now prioritise Restes as their own goalkeeping target, with Geronimo Rulli close to a move to Manchester City and second choice Jeffrey De Lange also expected to leave; Restes is said to be interested in the Marseille move. Villa continue to follow him as cover for the Martinez situation, alongside their long-standing interest in Parma's Zion Suzuki. Restes made 33 appearances for Toulouse last season and is contracted until 2028. Villa would prefer to keep Martinez, and the goalkeeping recruitment only becomes urgent if a reasonable offer for the Argentine arrives. |
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