Report: Estupinan targeted by Aston Villa as Milan seek sale
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Aston Villa are reportedly interested in signing Pervis Estupinan from AC Milan, with the Italian club looking to offload the Ecuadorian full-back.
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Attributed to original sourcePervis Estupinan is on the market for Milan and transfer pundit Matteo Moretto claims that Aston Villa have asked for his availability.
The left-back was considered one of the less successful investments from last summer, as he was purchased from Brighton and Hove Albion for €17m plus up to €2m in add-ons.
He made only 22 competitive appearances for the Rossoneri last season, contributing one goal and one assist, but also getting sent off once.
Milan don’t want to keep Estupinan MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 18: Pervis Estupinan of AC Milan controls the ball during the Serie A match between AC Milan and US Lecce at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 18, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Estupinan is not believed to be part of Milan’s plans under new coach Ruben Amorim, so his agents are looking around for alternative solutions.
According to transfer pundit Moretto on Fabrizio Romano’s Italian-language YouTube channel , Aston Villa have made contact with Milan to ask about the Ecuador international.
They want to know the asking price as well as his fitness status before deciding whether to progress with negotiations.
Estupinan’s previous clubs include Villarreal, Watford, Osasuna and briefly Udinese.
He turned 28 in January and has a contract valid at San Siro until June 2030, with the asking price believed to be €14m.
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What happened
AC Milan are reportedly open to selling left-back Pervis Estupinan, with Premier League side Aston Villa emerging as a potential destination. The Italian club is looking to generate funds through player sales, and Estupinan, who joined Milan, could be allowed to leave. The report suggests Villa see the Ecuadorian international as a target to strengthen their defensive options. No fee or terms have been disclosed at this stage.
Chance analysis
A potential move for Estupinan would give Aston Villa additional left-back depth in the Premier League and European campaigns, while AC Milan would recoup funds and free up wage space. Estupinan's profile as an attacking full-back fits Villa's transition-heavy system. As an unconfirmed report, the transfer remains speculative but could accelerate if Milan prioritize a sale.
If completed, the move would weaken Milan's left-back options but provide Aston Villa with an experienced attacking full-back addition.
Monitor Aston Villa's defensive depth chart; if Estupinan signs, he may compete for or take the left-back spot, slightly affecting defensive lineup predictions.