Aston Villa defender Lucas Digne has been linked with a move away from the West Midlands club this summer.
Lucas Digne is surplus to requirements at Aston Villa, and the West Midlands club have decided to cash in on the 31-year-old full-back in the summer transfer window, according to a report from Football Insider.
Aston Villa recently completed the signing of Ian Maatsen from Chelsea, and he is likely to be the first-choice left-back at the club in the upcoming season. Digne needs to move on in search of regular playing time, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up.
Villa secured qualification to the UEFA Champions League, and they need to bring in quality players. Maatsen showed his quality during his loan spell at Borussia Dortmund last season, and he is certainly good enough to start for Aston Villa regularly.
Digne will look to join an ambitious team
Lucas Digne has shown his quality in the Premier League over the years, and it remains to be seen whether he can find a suitable destination this summer. The French defender has scored four goals and picked up ten assists in 93 matches for Aston Villa in all competitions.
He has a contract with the club 2026, and it remains to be seen whether Aston Villa are prepared to let him leave for a reasonable price. They are unlikely to demand a premium for him, given his stature within the squad.
The 31-year-old was an important player for Aston Villa last season, and he made 33 appearances for them in the league. There is unlikely to be shortage of interested clubs in him if he is made available. He has the experience of the quality to compete at a high-level, and it remains to be seen where he ends up.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa will be hoping to recoup some money from his departure and invest into the playing squad. They will need to improve the team before the new season begins. The need a deeper squad in order to navigate the Premier League and the Champions League fixtures simultaneously.
