Southampton’s Kamaldeen Sulemana crosses the ball under pressure from Aston Villa’s Jaden Philogene. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)
The January transfer window could be a big one for Aston Villa, and as Unai Emery prepares to reshape his squad, Jaden Philogene could be sacrificed.
Aston Villa they’ve slowed down a bit Premier Leaguethat is to say Unai Emery He needs to shuffle his pack and revitalize the squad for the crucial second half of the 2024/25 season.
The more troubling news emerges from Jhon Duranand with Villa will meet PSG officials over a transfer for Randal Kolo Muaniit is clear that changes need to be made elsewhere in the workforce.
Aston Villa to sell Jaden Philogene in January
To this end, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has published a X which the villains are willing to allow Jaden Filogendescribed as a child wonder by The Sunto leave the club in the January window.
?? EXCLUSIVE: Everton have opened talks to sign Jaden Philogene from Aston Villa.
Understand it could be a permanent move rather than a loan, Everton are trying to make it happen with this formula.
Negotiations in progress. pic.twitter.com/PdpBa2FnLh
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 7, 2025
Romano notes that negotiations are ongoing with Everton over what could turn out to be a permanent move rather than a loan.
No goals or assists in 14 appearances in all competitions this season (transfer market), it is clearly in the best interest of all parties for a clean break as soon as possible.
Jadon Philogene could be an answer to Everton’s prayers
In December, before Villa captain Gabby Agbonlahor had suggested that Philogene was not good enough for the club, and now they seem to share the same opinion.
At this point, it is unclear what Villa will ask for in terms of transfer fee, and Everton will need to be aware of the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules, especially after previously falling short of financial fair play and receive a points deduction as a result.
With the Toffees looking to move away from relegation contention, having a live wire player with a point to prove could be just what they need at a crucial stage of the season.
