Amorim targets Man United defender for Milan move as Aston Villa discover Estupinan price
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Ruben Amorim is reportedly looking to bring a Manchester United defender to AC Milan, while Aston Villa have learned the asking price for Brighton's Piero Estupiñán.
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Attributed to original sourceMultiple sources in Italy claim that Milan demand €18m from Aston Villa for Pervis Estupinan , with Noussair Mazraoui emerging as Ruben Amorim’s favourite option to replace the Ecuador international.
Sportmediaset provides the latest updates on Aston Villa’s negotiations for Milan defender Estupinan.
Amorim targets Mazraoui to replace Estupinan at Milan The Italian broadcasters claim that the Premier League club is ready to invest a fee between €10m and €12m for the ex-Brighton left-back who failed to impress in his first season at Milan in 2025-26.
The Rossoneri are ready to let Estupinan go, but have set their asking price at €18m, the report claims.
Ruben Amorim, however, has already identified the ideal replacement for Estupinan as both SportMediaset and Daniele Longo of Calciomercato.com claim that the Portuguese wants to reunite with Manchester United full-back Mazraoui at San Siro.
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – JULY 09: Noussair Mazraoui #3 of Morocco controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between France and Morocco at Boston Stadium on July 09, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) The versatile 28-year-old is under contract at Old Trafford until 2028 and played 49 games under Amorim with the Red Devils.
According to Sportmediaset, Milan have already opened talks with the player’s agent Rafaela Pimenta, but haven’t yet made a formal offer to Manchester United.
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What happened
According to the report, Milan are exploring a move for a Manchester United defender who previously worked under Amorim, as the Portuguese coach looks to reshape his squad. In a separate transfer development, Aston Villa have been quoted a price for Brighton's Ecuadorian left-back Piero Estupiñán, indicating active interest from the Premier League side. The dual story reflects an active transfer window with several Premier League and Serie A clubs pursuing defensive reinforcements.
Chance analysis
Amorim's reported interest in reuniting with a Manchester United defender suggests he is building a squad with players he trusts, which could affect Milan's defensive shape. For Aston Villa, pursuing Estupiñán would address their left-back needs, though the quoted price will determine feasibility. Both stories are at the speculation stage, but they highlight defensive priorities for both clubs heading into the next window.
Potential defensive reshuffles at Milan (Amorim's preferred signing) and Aston Villa (left-back reinforcement via Estupiñán), though no deals are confirmed.
Monitor defensive lineup changes at Milan and Aston Villa; Amorim's recruitment patterns may favor players familiar with his system.