Overview

• Monchi said he expected Marco Asensio to return to Villa Park after a successful loan, but talks broke down over finances.
• He explained that PSG were "being tougher" in negotiations and that Asensio chose certainty as the window moved on.
• Asensio completed a reported £7.4–7.5m move to Fenerbahçe on a multi-year contract and has already featured for the Turkish side.
• During his Villa loan last season, the Spain international made 21 appearances and scored eight goals under Unai Emery.
• Monchi has left his role as president of football operations and now advises V Sports, while analysis points to Villa’s wage pressure and questions the affordability of Asensio’s reported salary.