Aston Villa Nearing Agreement for Talented Young French Striker

Aston Villa are on the verge of securing another signing this January transfer window, as they work to finalize a deal for promising French forward Tidiam Gomis from Caen. The 18-year-old versatile attacker has caught the eye of several European clubs, but Villa appear to have won the race for his signature.

According to reports, Gomis is expected to sign a five-year contract with Aston Villa. However, fans will have to wait to see him in action at Villa Park, as the plan is for him to remain on loan at Caen for the remainder of the current season.

This potential acquisition comes as part of a busy January for Aston Villa, who are looking to bolster their squad across multiple positions. The club has already been linked with moves for Borussia Dortmund’s Donyell Malen and Celta Vigo’s Oscar Mingueza, while also reportedly agreeing terms with Turkish youngster Yasin Ozcan.

Gomis, who can play across the front line, has shown promise in his limited senior appearances for Caen. His versatility is evident in his playing history:

While the deal is not yet official, sources suggest that the final details are being worked out between Aston Villa and Caen. This signing represents another strategic move by Villa to secure young talent for the future, as they continue to build a competitive squad under manager Unai Emery.

As Aston Villa push for European qualification in the second half of the Premier League season, their transfer activity demonstrates ambition both for immediate impact and long-term success. The addition of Gomis, albeit for the future, aligns with this strategy of balancing present needs with future potential.