The latest Aston Villa transfer news sees Pervis Estupiñán’s move to Villa Park advancing, with AC Milan lining up Manchester United full-back Noussair Mazraoui as a replacement once a fee is agreed for the Ecuador international.
According to a fresh update from Italian outlet Calciomercato, Milan are preparing to move for Mazraoui as cover at left-back once Estupiñán completes his switch to Villa Park, with the Rossoneri viewing the Moroccan international as a natural fit given his ability to play across multiple defensive positions.
Unai Emery’s Left-Back Plan Takes Shape As Milan Line Up Mazraoui
Villa opened formal talks with Milan over Estupiñán this week, with Matteo Moretto reporting that the Rossoneri are seeking around €20million for the 28-year-old, a figure Villa’s opening offer falls below. Fabrizio Romano has described Estupiñán as high on Emery’s three-man left-back shortlist, with the two having already worked together during their time at Villarreal.
The move has gathered urgency since Lucas Digne edged closer to a switch to Paris Saint-Germain, leaving Emery short of senior cover behind first-choice left-back Ian Maatsen. ReadAstonVilla revealed the terms of Digne’s move to PSG this week, with the France international expected to depart for a release-clause fee.
Estupiñán’s Premier League experience with Brighton, allied to his history under Emery in Spain, makes him an appealing option to provide rotation without disrupting Maatsen’s role as Villa’s long-term starter. ReadAstonVilla covered the latest on Villa’s advancing Estupiñán talks earlier on Wednesday, with Milan’s valuation still the main obstacle to a deal.
