Aston Villa have agreed personal terms with the 28-year-old over Joao Gomes' deal
Aston Villa have agreed a deal for Wolves star Joao Gomes, while Fabrizio Romano's latest claim suggests they could be closing in on Pervis Estupinan.
Villa would be making a smart, low-risk year by bringing Estupinan back to the Premier League.
The Ecuador international already understands the pace and physical demands of English football, and Unai Emery knows exactly what he can offer after working with him at Villarreal.
With Lucas Digne joining PSG, Villa need a replacement who can attack powerfully without leaving the defense exposed. Estupinan seems perfect for that role.
The agreement now appears to have taken an important step forward.
Aston Villa agree personal terms with Pervis Estupinan
According to Romano, Villa has agreed personal terms with Estupinan, who wants to move to Villa Park.
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Honesty |
Fabrizio Romano is one of the most established transfer journalists in football, a direct contact between clubs, agents and managers. His knowledge is often most powerful when personal goals or negotiations are involved. This update was also supported by reports in Italian and English which described the talks between Villa and Milan as advanced. |
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Finance |
Milan are reportedly seeking around £17m after signing Estupinan from Brighton for around £14m in 2025. Villa could offset most of that cost with Digne's £10 million move. The fee, which has been negotiated close to Milan's initial investment, would represent a reasonable price for the proven Premier League defender. |
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Understanding |
Estupinan is at his best when allowed to attack space from deep. He handles the ball with power, bursts with speed and delivers dangerous crosses, but also has the recovery speed needed to defend. His previous work under Emery should help him understand Villa's formation and the responsibilities of the position quickly. |
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Impact |
Estupinan can replace Digne without forcing Villa to change his style. His pace would stretch opponents and provide another route to the final third. Familiarity with Emery should also speed up his integration into the team. |
Talks with AC Milan are ongoing as the clubs attempt to settle a transfer fee, with Emery keen to make the 28-year-old his first-choice left-back.
Some reports suggest that negotiations have reached an advanced stage.
Milan are believed to want around £17 million for the 28-year-old, with Villa working below that figure in an attempt to reach an agreement.
Digne's £10 million move to PSG will help finance the switch and create space in Emery's squad, and Estupinan's appeal is obvious.
He made a name for himself in the Premier League with Brighton, where his pace, passing runs and powerful crosses made him one of the most dangerous attacking full-backs in the division.
His first season at Milan was uneventful, with 19 Serie A appearances and 13 starts, but the qualities Villa need remain clear.
This move will reunite him with Emery.
The two worked together at Villarreal, where Estupinan helped the Spanish team compete successfully in Europe. That existing relationship should reduce the adaptation period and give Villa confidence that the player understands the manager's tactical demands.
This isn't the only big deal moving quickly, with Villa also eyeing former Spurs midfielder Joao Palhinha, suggesting Emery is still looking for more experience and bite before the window closes.
