According to Le Parisien, Robin Risser is a target for Aston Villa during this summer transfer window. Risser wants to remain with RC Lens and would like to progress at the club by playing in the Champions League in the 2026-2027 season. The situation could change if Aston Villa makes a significant offer, as the club may lose Emiliano Martinez.

According to L'Equipe journalist Loïc Tanzi, Aston Villa are preparing to make their opening offer for Robin Risser, and the bid is expected to arrive soon. Aston Villa are expected to make an opening bid for Risser to determine the French club's asking price. Some reports have valued Risser at approximately £21-26m. His wages are also expected to be modest by Premier League standards.

According to L'Equipe, Aston Villa has placed Robin Risser at the top of its shortlist to replace Emiliano Martinez, whose departure to Juventus Turin is expected. The president of Aston Villa is personally involved in the matter. RC Lens would like to keep Robin Risser, who arrived last summer and whose contract expires in 2030. Aston Villa could soon make a first offer for the player.

Aston Villa has identified 21-year-old French goalkeeper Robin Risser of RC Lens as a primary target, as the club prepares for the potential departure of Emiliano Martinez. The transfer is considered complex because RC Lens is not planning to sell the player and would require a very high offer. Risser, who has five caps for France U21, has also been linked with other clubs including Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur.