Pervis Estupiñan is poised to leave AC Milan and rejoin the Premier League with Aston Villa, according to reports from Italy. An agreement between the player and Villa has been reached, with Unai Emery personally involved in persuading the Ecuadorian full-back to move to Birmingham.
Estupiñan previously played in the Premier League for Brighton & Hove Albion before signing for Milan last summer as a replacement for Theo Hernandez. However, he failed to establish himself as a regular starter for the Rossoneri, eventually losing his place to Alessandro Bartesaghi following a draw against Parma in November 2023. He scored one goal for Milan, a decisive strike in the derby against Inter in March.
Milan are reportedly seeking a fee of between €18-20 million for Estupiñan, a sum easily within Aston Villa’s reach. The transfer is being facilitated by agent Jorge Mendes, who has strong connections with both clubs. Emery previously managed Estupiñan during their time together at Villarreal, where he first gained prominence in European football. Villa’s recent success in qualifying for the Champions League is also expected to be a draw for the player.
As a potential replacement, Milan are targeting Raphael Guerreiro, a 32-year-old Portuguese international who is currently a free agent after leaving Bayern Munich. Guerreiro offers tactical versatility, capable of playing as a left-back, right-back, winger, or even in midfield. He spent three seasons with Bayern and previously played for Borussia Dortmund, bringing significant experience to Milan’s squad. Milan are also monitoring Kostantinos Karetsas of Genk, but face competition from Borussia Dortmund for his signature.
There is also optimism surrounding the potential extension of Luka Modric’s contract with Milan. Reports from Croatian outlet Sportske Novosti indicate that Zlatan Ibrahimovic has personally contacted Modric to encourage him to remain with the club. Details of a potential new deal are still being discussed, as Milan manager Paulo Amorim awaits further developments in the transfer market.
