Aston Villa is pursuing Toulouse's 21-year-old French goalkeeper, Guillaume Restes. This action is part of the club's preparations for the potential departure of Emiliano Martinez, which involves scouting young goalkeepers in Ligue 1. Restes is considered an alternative to Robin Risser of RC Lens. A deal for Risser is viewed as complex, as his club is not looking to sell and would require an exceptionally large offer. Consequently, Restes is seen as a simpler and quicker target to secure, as the prospect of a new career step away from his formative club could make him more accessible.
Restes has made over 100 professional appearances and is a French U21 international with 19 caps. He has a contract with Toulouse until 2028. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €18.00m. Juventus has also been linked with the player.
