AC Milan eye move for Aston Villa defender Lucas Digne | OneFootball

Aston Villa defender Lucas Digne is attracting transfer interest, and the Villains might consider selling him, according to Milan Live.

The Aston Villa left-back is a target for AC Milan, and an exit could be on the cards in the summer transfer window.

Villa boss Unai Emery has stuck with Digne this season despite many expecting him to move on from the stalwart, with Ian Maatsen waiting in the wings.

The Frenchman has made seven appearances in the Premier League for the Birmingham-based club this term, bagging an assist and helping to keep two clean sheets.

He has created six chances and completed 10 successful crosses.

Digne has won six tackles, 15 duels and four interceptions, and has the highest expected assists (1.1)

However, the 32-year-old is entering the twilight of his career, and this is the last opportunity for Villa to make some money from his sale.

Milan want to add another left-back with Serie A experience, and the Aston Villa ace fits the bill.

The 19-time Serie A champions are prepared to offer him a three-year deal and believe they can get him for €6-7 million.

Still, Villa would be unwise to cash in on Digne, who reportedly earns £168,750 per week.

Digne remains one of the most consistent performers in the squad and has outshone Maatsen this season.

His defensive awareness, delivery from wide areas, and leadership continue to give the club balance and maturity down the flank.

Even if Maatsen eventually takes over the starting role, keeping Digne around makes sense.

He’s a reliable veteran who raises standards in the dressing room and offers genuine quality off the bench.

The proposed fee wouldn’t move the needle for a club chasing top-four ambitions.

Letting go of arguably the best left-back of their Premier League era for that price would be a needless gamble for the Villains.