Overview

• Villa have tabled a bid of about €15 million, with PSG seeking roughly €20 million for the 29-year-old forward.
• Outlets citing L’Équipe say both clubs are optimistic on a deal, though no agreement has been announced.
• Unai Emery says Villa are busy in the market and confirms work on Asensio, but he indicates the move is not yet close.
• UEFA constraints, including a £9.5m fine and pressure to reduce the wage-to-revenue ratio below 70%, complicate the transfer alongside Asensio’s high salary.
• Asensio, keen on a return after scoring eight goals on loan last season, is in the final year of his PSG contract as the French club pursue a squad overhaul.