Aston Villa want to sign a new left-back and are willing to sell either Lucas Digne or Ian Maatsen. Manager Unai Emery wants to add a different type of left-back to his group of players, as he believes Maatsen and Digne are too similar. One of the two must be sold first.

According to Football Insider, Aston Villa will listen to offers for Lucas Digne when the 2026 summer transfer window opens.

Aston Villa is reportedly preparing to part ways with Lucas Digne this summer, as the club seems ready to accept an offer for the seasoned left-back. Having joined Villa from Everton in January 2022, Digne has consistently performed well but now faces an uncertain future at Villa Park. The club is aiming to refresh and balance the squad. It is believed that Villa is seeking a fee in the range of £5-10m, as mentioned by former Villa scout Bryan King. At 31 years old, Digne has only one year remaining on his contract, and Villa considers this to be an opportune time to sell if a suitable offer arises. The decision to move Digne on is part of Villa's strategy to reduce their wage bill and reinvest in parts of the squad requiring improvement.