Team Talk reported that Aston Villa are particularly interested in Guillaume Restes and are exploring a potential transfer. Early contact has been made to determine his plans and the terms for a possible deal this summer. Villa are preparing for a future without Emiliano Martinez and have started preliminary assessments on Restes as a possible long-term successor.

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, with Restes considered an alternative to Robin Risser. The French U21 international has a contract with Toulouse until 2028 and has also been linked with Juventus.