Aston Villa in 'advanced talks' after second forward bid submitted
Aston Villa are in ‘advanced talks’ for Caen attacker Tidiam Gomis, according to The Athletic.
A report in L'Equipe last week claimed Villa had started negotiations with the Ligue 2 outfit, but today’s story suggests the situation has progressed and that a deal for the 18-year-old could be struck soon.
Gomis’ contract will end in the summer and with that in mind Villa are free to discuss either a transfer in the off-season, or one this month.
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The forward has scored two goals and provided two assists in Ligue 2 across 19 appearances so far this term and is very much viewed as a player with potential rather than as one for immediate first team duty.
L'Equipe also said Villa’s hierarchy are keen on the youth market in France and have shown increased interest in recent weeks.
Villa don’t have a clear run on Gomis, with another French club said to be interested, as are RB Leipzig. It was reported over the weekend they have already made two bids for him with the suggestion that he would move in January.
Gomis almost moved to Bayer Leverkusen in the summer of 2023, agreeing personal terms only for Caen to knock back all offers.