Negotiations between Aston Villa and Milan are reportedly in an advanced stage regarding the transfer of Pervis Estupinan. The 1998-born Ecuadorian defender, who previously played for Brighton, has been identified by Unai Emery as the primary target to fill the void left by Lucas Digne, who is nearing a move to Paris Saint-Germain.
Villa are eager to finalize the deal quickly to ensure their new full-back is integrated into the squad before the start of pre-season training, as the team prepares for a demanding upcoming campaign. For Milan, parting ways with Estupinan would provide a welcome boost to the club's balance sheet and assist with broader squad planning, as the Italian side looks to reinvest proceeds into other areas of the pitch.
However, the Rossoneri are exercising caution during these discussions. The club is unwilling to approve the exit until they are certain that a suitable replacement can be secured who is capable of competing at the Serie A level and meeting the defensive requirements set by Ruben Amorim.
The potential departure of Estupinan is part of a larger, systemic overhaul of the Milan back line under Amorim. Estupinan failed to convince during his season at San Siro, and his departure would represent a meaningful boost both to the balance sheet and to squad planning, with any proceeds earmarked for reinvestment in other areas of the pitch. The club has already welcomed Mario Gila from Lazio and is currently pursuing Strasbourg’s Guéla Doué. Meanwhile, the future of Fikayo Tomori remains uncertain amid interest from Juventus, as the club continues to reshape its defense to fit the manager's specific vision.
