Aston Villa open talks with Milan for Pervis Estupiñán

Aston Villa have entered negotiations with AC Milan over a potential move for left-back Pervis Estupiñán, according to journalist Matteo Moretto. The Premier League side are pushing to land the 28-year-old Ecuadorian, and the talks between the two clubs are already underway. One of the biggest drivers behind the deal is Villa manager Unai Emery. The Spanish coach knows Estupiñán well from their time together at Villarreal, where the defender flourished under his guidance. Estupiñán joined Milan from Brighton in the summer of 2025 for a fee of €17 million. This season (2025–26), he has made 22 appearances across all competitions for the Rossoneri, scoring once and adding one assist. While no agreement has been reached yet, the discussions continue. Emery's presence could prove decisive in convincing the full-back to return to England.