According to a report from Liverpool Echo, the Reds are interested in signing Jaden Philogene, the talented young player from Aston Villa who impressed Unai Emery during the pre-season. Reports suggest that discussions have taken place between Liverpool and the representatives of the 21-year-old winger. If the transfer happens, Philogene could become the latest promising talent to join Liverpool’s recruitment efforts.
Who Is The Young Aston Villa Winger?
Philogene-Bidace was born in London on 8 February 2002. He began his youth career at Brentford, but the club folded in 2016. In January 2018, Philogene signed for Aston Villa’s academy. He quickly impressed for the Under-18 and Under-23 teams, and in May 2021, he made his first-team debut for Villa, coming on as a substitute in a 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur.
Philogene’s impressive performances for Villa attracted the interest of some of Europe’s top clubs, including Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund. However, he decided to stay at Villa, and in July 2021, he signed a new long-term contract with the club.
After a successful loan spell with Cardiff last season, Philogene garnered attention from both Championship teams and clubs in other European countries. His impressive performances in the Welsh capital, where he scored five goals across various competitions, earned him recognition and the prestigious Young Player of the Year award from the Bluebirds. As a result, he attracted both temporary and permanent interest from various clubs.
Is A Decent Fit For Liverpool Boss Jurgen Klopp?
Philogene is a skilled winger known for his speed, impressive dribbling abilities, and a keen eye for goal. Although he is still young and in the developmental phase, he has strong potential to become a top-tier player.
Lately, the Merseyside club have been actively acquiring highly promising young talents in English football, with notable examples being Harvey Elliott and Fabio Carvalho from Fulham and Kaide Gordon from Derby County. Hence, we can expect Philogene to follow in the same footsteps and become a success story at Anfield.
Should he demonstrate his value by performing admirably even as a sporadic squad member, Jurgen Klopp may grant him substantial playing time, allowing him to secure a spot in the first team in the forthcoming years.
