Philogene, 22, has been linked with a surprise switch to La Liga giants Barcelona in this window, as per Football Insider.
According to journalist Romano on his ‘Here We Go’ podcast, via GiveMeSport, he has said: “There is also interest from several Premier League clubs, especially from West Ham and Ipswich Town. These two clubs have already reached out to the player’s side to understand the conditions of the deal in this case.
“Remember that the player, in the future, will have a possibility to return to Aston Villa. Villa have a matching clause into the contract of Philogene, so they have the possibility in the future to bring the player back.”
Hull City star eyed by Ipswich Town and West Ham
Hull City landed Philogene last year and he remains under contract at the MKM Stadium until June 2026 meaning that they are under no pressure to sell him anytime soon and can wait for the right offer to come in for his signature.
The England youth international chipped in with 12 goals and six assists last season as the Tigers narrowly missed out on the play-offs. They ended in 7th place and were three points off the top six.
He was on the books at Aston Villa from 2018 to 2023 and made six first-team appearances for the Premier League side.
The Londoner was also loaned out to Stoke City and Cardiff City in the Championship to get some experience under his belt.
Philogene’s decision to drop down a division on a permanent basis to join Hull City has worked out well for him and has put him firmly in the shop window.
