Aston Villa are preparing for the imminent departure of first‑choice goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who has been linked with a move away from the club.
The club has turned its attention to 21‑year‑old Guillaume Restes of Toulouse, with reports indicating a verbal agreement has been reached and a summer transfer is being pursued.
Restes, a French under‑21 international, is regarded as a promising talent whose development could be accelerated by regular Premier League exposure.
Aston Villa, fresh from securing Champions League qualification, view the acquisition as a strategic investment to bolster their squad for domestic and European competition.
Replacing Martinez remains a top priority, and the club’s financial resources suggest they are prepared to meet any premium required to complete the deal.
Restes recorded multiple clean sheets last season, and coaching staff anticipate further improvement as he adapts to the English game.
Should the transfer materialise, the young goalkeeper would provide a long‑term solution between the posts and reinforce Villa’s ambition to compete at the highest level.
