Thu Jun 08, 2023 1:19 pm
Aton Villa's stance on Philogene
Aston Villa are aiming high this summer in the transfer market, with a whole host of names on Unai Emery's target list.
Free agent Youri Tielemans, out of contract at Leicester City, is high on their agenda this summer, with former Arsenal man Matteo Guendouzi also said to be of interest to them, according to our colleagues at BirminghamLive.
Villa secured qualification for the Europa Conference League with a seventh-placed finish last term and as such will be looking to add depth as well as quality to the squad - with all departments set to be upgraded. Sporting's Pedro Goncalves is also said to be on their radar, as well as £34m-rated Benfica man Florentino Luis.
What does this mean for former Cardiff loan man Jaden Philogene?
This is what Villa correspondent John Townley said about his future: "The 21-year-old joined Cardiff on loan last summer and scored four goals in 37 Championship appearances. Emery wants to sign a winger and Philogene will be allowed to find a new club given the level of competition in forward areas. For sale and so will demand a fee."
Philogene was a real find for the Bluebirds last season and no doubt would be welcomed back to south Wales next term but Cardiff are unable to pay fees for players at present.
Until their partial embargo is lifted, they will have to rely on free and loan transfers.