According to The Express, Villa were expected to move for Cantwell when Jack Grealish departed for Manchester City but nothing has materialised so far.
The 22-year-old started in the 3-0 defeat against Liverpool in the season opener at Carrow Road on Saturday. Cantwell has been with Norwich throughout his entire professional career and has made 103 appearances for the Canaries, scoring 14 times. Where will Aston Villa finish in the Premier League this season?
Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionOne player Villa look set to miss out on this summer is Metz wonderkid Pape Matar Sarr.
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