Guillaume Restes, a 21-year-old goalkeeper for Toulouse who joined the club in July 2023, has attracted interest from several foreign clubs. His potential transfer is considered one of the more advanced matters at the club. It has been reported that at least three clubs—Aston Villa, Ipswich Town, and Napoli—have initiated discussions with Toulouse, while some Spanish and French clubs have also made inquiries. The French Under-21 international is under contract until 2028. Each interested club offers a different project. At Ipswich Town, which was newly promoted to the Premier League, there would be less immediate pressure. Aston Villa, who anticipate the loss of Emiliano Martinez, could provide top-tier Premier League and Champions League football. At Napoli, Restes could replace the departing Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, but his potential role is uncertain because of a pending coaching change and the unclear future of Alex Meret.
Toulouse has confirmed that it has received approaches but stated that no official offers have been submitted. The club has stated it would not consider negotiations for a fee under €20 million. According to his close circle, the player is assessing the situation calmly and will prioritize the sporting project, as his intention is to leave to advance his career. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €18.00m.
