Aston Villa are confident of completing a deal to sign Pervis Estupiñán from Milan after talks between the clubs reached an advanced stage. The Ecuador international is expected to leave San Siro this summer as the Serie A side attempt to raise €150 million through player sales.
The former Brighton defender has been identified as the ideal replacement for Lucas Digne, who is set to join Paris Saint-Germain. Villa want the left-back in place before pre-season begins to prepare for a demanding campaign on multiple fronts.
Estupiñán struggled to convince during his single season in Italy following his switch from the Premier League. Milan view his departure as beneficial both financially and for squad planning, with any proceeds intended for reinvestment elsewhere in the squad.
Valuation and conditions
Italian media have reported conflicting valuations for the 28-year-old. While SportMediset claim Milan will demand €18 million, Gazzetta dello Sport suggest the asking price is €20 million, though the Rossoneri might eventually accept €15 million to facilitate the transfer.
Before sanctioning the exit, Milan want certainty that a replacement is prepared to step in immediately in Serie A. They have already secured Mario Gila from Lazio and are monitoring Strasbourg‘s Guéla Doué as they reshape their defence under manager Ruben Amorim.
Wider clear-out planned
Estupiñán is not the only high-profile departure expected. England centre-back Fikayo Tomori is also available for a reported €15 million, with Juventus showing interest. Additionally, central midfielders Youssouf Fofana, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Warren Bondo have been made available for offers as they do not feature in Amorim’s plans.
Winger Rafael Leão represents the most valuable asset on the market at €60 million, though he has yet to attract formal bids from Europe’s top five leagues. Milan have already invested approximately €50 million in new arrivals including Gonçalo Ramos and Gila, but their failure to qualify for the Champions League has forced a major reassessment of their finances.
Successfully reaching their €150 million target would substantially improve the club’s stability and allow further investment as they attempt to secure a return to Europe’s premier competition next season.