Overview

• Reports describe negotiations in the final stages, with formal confirmation and the exact fee still pending.
• Villa’s bid is expected to meet PSG’s valuation, with figures reported between about £13m and up to €15m.
• Asensio delivered eight goals and one assist in roughly 21 appearances on loan at Villa last season.
• PSG are open to a sale because he is not in Luis Enrique’s plans, despite a contract that runs to June 2026.
• Rival interest faded as Fenerbahçe balked at wages and Benfica’s €11m offer fell short, leaving Villa leading the race.