Aston Villa are moving quickly on Pervis Estupiñán, with reports saying the defender has already agreed the move and that talks with AC Milan are now at an advanced stage. The push makes sense from Villa’s side, because they are looking for a direct replacement for Lucas Digne at left-back.

Villa's left-back rebuild

Ben Jacobs reported that Villa are in advanced talks with Milan and that Estupiñán has already agreed the switch. Other reports have described the deal as close to agreement rather than done, which is why the price point still matters.

The figures circulating are not identical. Some outlets have put Milan’s asking price around €15m to €20m, while Villa are trying to drag that number down. That is a fair bit of room for negotiation, and it explains why this has not been wrapped up despite the momentum.

Villa’s case is helped by where they finished last season, 4th in the Premier League. Milan finished 5th in Serie A, so both clubs come into the summer with enough reason to reshape. On paper, Villa look like a club that can sell the move as a step up, not just a sideways change.

Why Villa want Estupiñán

The appeal is not hard to see. At Brighton, Estupiñán produced 5 goals and 14 assists, and Roberto De Zerbi’s praise was strong enough to show why he is valued as more than a steady full-back. De Zerbi said he was "one of the most crucial players" and "very smart," adding: "If he becomes clean in the first control and the passes, I think he can become one of the best left-backs in the world."

His AC Milan spell has not matched that Brighton output. He made 22 appearances, logged 1,303 minutes, and finished with 1 goal and 1 assist. That is not the sort of season that shuts down interest, especially when a club is already prepared to move on from Digne.

Villa are still trying to get the price lower, but the direction is clear. They want the left-back slot sorted quickly, and Estupiñán looks like the name most firmly tied to that job right now.

Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 5 outlets. How we work →