Aston Villa would need to double the fee Hull City paid in order to resign Jaden Philogene, as reported by The Daily Mail.
Philogene was one of the young faces that left Villa Park this summer. That list included Aaron Ramsey and Cameron Archer, who have both been successful in the EFL in the past. Ramsey was part of Michael Carrick’s Middlesborough that reached the playoffs. Archer established himself as a regular at Preston North End and was a prolific goalscorer.
The 21-year-old arrived at the MKM Stadium this summer transfer window for a fee of £5 million. He has proven to be worth that figure that Liam Rosenior paid, with Philogene bagging three goals and notching himself five assists in ten appearances. Rosenior’s side currently sit eighth in the Championship heading into the international break.
However, The Daily Mail reports that Villa hold a buyback clause in the deal. That clause is believed to be around £10 million. That would double Hull’s money that they paid for the youngster.
Philogene’s early form saw him named as part of the England under-21 squad last month. He has scored two goals in two appearances for the national youth team.
The Premier League side is said to be in a good spot with Financial Fair Play after a busy summer of signings. It is reported that signings can be expected in January, but targets are yet to be known. One player who could be headed out the door at Villa Park is Douglas Luiz, who is said to be of interest to Arsenal once again.
Whether Unai Emery decides to come back for the youngster remains to be seen.
Writer’s View
Philogene has been impressive since joining the Tigers. But it is too early for the Premier League side to determine if he is worth resigning. Selling him would be a massive blow to Liam Rosenior’s squad, given the impact he has had. However, given they would be making a profit, it is circumstances they should not turn their nose up at.