rewrite this title Aston Villa now set to make move for £17m ace, keen to finalise deal quickly

Aston Villa are now set to make a move for a £17m defender, Sky Sports reporter Sacha Tavolieri has revealed.

Collymore left fuming by PSR issues at Villa

Villa are one of many Premier League clubs that have found it hard to abide by PSR rules, and former player Stan Collymore was left dissatisfied by the decision to sell the women’s team in a bid to balance the books.

“I’m disappointed that Aston Villa sold their women’s team to themselves, but from a business perspective, I understand it.

“We want strict rules that say clubs can spend a certain amount, this is the reason why they can spend that much, and everybody knows where they stand. And it would just avoid a ridiculous situation whereby teams are having to sell their women’s teams or sell their best young prospects to each other to balance the PSR books.

“So, something needs to happen because the current PSR rules are simply not fit for purpose.”

Of course, another way of raising funds is through player sales, and Ollie Watkins continues to be linked with a move elsewhere, with Ruben Amorim keen to take the England international to Manchester United.

However, Enzo Barrenechea appears to be closer to the exit door, with widespread reports suggesting the Argentinian is now set to seal a £13m move to Benfica.

Although not a massive sale, Barrenechea’s departure could raise money for Villa’s own transfer business, and Tavolieri has now revealed they are “set” to make a move for Toulouse defender Jaydee Canvot.

The Sky Sports reporter makes it clear the Villans want to finalise a deal as quickly as possible, as they are “convinced by his potential”, and personal terms are not expected to be an issue, with Canvot keen on a move to Villa Park.

Canvot showing promising signs at Toulouse

A deal for the 18-year-old will not break the bank, as Toulouse are set to hold out for a fee of around £17m, and there are plenty of signs that he would be a solid long-term addition to Unai Emery’s squad.

Most notably, the teenager has already established himself as a first-team regular for Toulouse, making 18 appearances in Ligue 1 last season, which indicates he may not be too far off being able to push for a starting spot at Villa.

During that time, the starlet has also showcased his versatility, having featured at both centre-back and defensive midfield, with the threat he poses going forward illustrated by the fact he ranks in the 94th percentile for successful take-ons per 90 over the past year.

Canvot is unlikely to be a regular starter at Villa from the off, given his lack of experience, but there are plenty of indications he could be a solid addition to Emery’s squad.