PSG Identify Lucas Digne as Defensive Target
European champions Paris Saint-Germain have reached a verbal agreement with Lucas Digne over a move from Aston Villa, according to Fabrizio Romano. The French left-back has agreed to join Luis Enrique's side, with PSG now ready to pay the release clause under €10 million after the World Cup.
Nuno Mendes remains the undisputed first-choice left-back in Paris, but Luis Enrique wants two top-class players in every position as PSG look to defend their UEFA Champions League crown and challenge for a third consecutive European title.
PSG Close In on Aston Villa Defender
Aston Villa have already lost one of their key midfielders, Youri Tielemans, to Manchester United earlier in the transfer window, and they could now suffer another major departure.
Lucas Digne's contract reportedly contains a release clause worth just under €10 million, and PSG are prepared to activate it to complete the transfer. With personal terms already agreed, the deal is now expected to move quickly after the World Cup.
Aston Villa Begin Planning Without Digne
The 33-year-old enjoyed an outstanding campaign for both Aston Villa and France, establishing himself as Didier Deschamps' first-choice left-back during the FIFA World Cup ahead of Theo Hernández.
Although Unai Emery wanted to keep the experienced defender as Villa returns to the UEFA Champions League, the club has already started preparing for a possible departure despite having Ian Maatsen in the squad.
Pervis Estupiñán Emerges as Villa's Replacement
Aston Villa are already exploring the market for a replacement, with AC Milan left-back Pervis Josué Estupiñán emerging as one of the club's preferred targets.
Villa is expected to accelerate negotiations to bring in a new left-back before the start of the Premier League season.