According to Corriere dello Sport, Aston Villa tried harder than any other club to sign AC Milan winger Alexis Saelemakers this summer, but the Belgian is now expected to sign a new contract.

Aston Villa is reportedly showing an interest in AC Milan midfielder Alexis Saelemaekers this summer. The club from the Midlands has already initiated contact to explore a potential transfer, and they may submit an offer soon. Saelemaekers has demonstrated his abilities in Italy and has the technical skills to thrive in the Premier League. The Italian team is seeking a fee of £22 million, and Aston Villa appears to have the financial capability to finalize the transfer. The Belgian player, who is not considered a key figure at Milan, has been on loan for the past two seasons. He made a significant impact at Roma last season, with seven goals and five assists.

Aston Villa has shown interest in Alexis Saelemaekers, who recently returned to Milan following a loan spell at Roma. This interest is reportedly likely to evolve into a formal proposal to both Milan and the player, according to TMW. The English club's appreciation for the 26-year-old Belgian winger might lead them to make an official bid soon, with the aim of securing his services for the upcoming season. Saelemaekers' current contract with the Italian team is valid until June 2027, with Transfermarkt estimating his value at €17.00m. Alongside Aston Villa, other clubs such as Bologna and Nottingham Forest have also been associated with the player.