Aston Villa will reportedly look to sign 18-year-old French defensive sensation Jaydee Canvot from Ligue 1 club Toulouse in the summer transfer window.

According to an update by reputed Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Jaydee Canvot is the subject of interest from Aston Villa. The Villans are keen on reinforcing their defensive unit by signing a centre-back in the summer transfer window. So, the 18-year-old Toulouse defensive sensation has emerged as a target for the West Midlands outfit.

The rising Premier League giants are “now convinced by his potential and ready to finalise a deal as soon as they get the chance to submit an offer”. Meanwhile, the Frenchman is keen on joining Aston Villa, and personal terms will not be an issue when Aston Villa aim to secure his services in the summer transfer window.

Jaydee Canvot: The latest French sensation

Jaydee Canvot is the latest highly-rated prospect to rise in prominence in his homeland. A native of Argenteuil, the 18-year-old spent his formative years in France, starting his youth career at his hometown club RFC Argenteuil before remaining with AS Bondy for half a decade. However, he graduated from the youth division at Toulouse FC.

The teenage sensation has already turned out 29 times thus far for Toulouse while chipping in with three goals. Meanwhile, the French defensive prospect’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe. A move to the Premier League may be on the cards, with Aston Villa among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.

Premier League move beckons?

Aston Villa’s interest in Jaydee Canvot is understandable. The Villans are scouring the market for a centre-back this summer after parting ways with Axel Disasi at the end of his loan stint. In addition, Tyrone Mings is on the wrong side of 30, and the experienced defender has struggled with fitness issues in the last few seasons.

So, several candidates, including Yann Bisseck, have emerged on Aston Villa’s radar, with Canvot also being a viable target. The Villans are ready to intensify their efforts to sign the 18-year-old Frenchman by submitting a bid to secure his services. They are “now convinced by his potential and ready to finalise a deal as soon as they get the chance to submit an offer”.

Meanwhile, personal terms will not be an issue, with Canvot keen on joining Aston Villa in the summer transfer window. So, it will be interesting to see if the West Midlands outfit can strike an agreement with Toulouse over a possible deal.