Since his arrival from Paris Saint-Germain on loan in January, Marco Asensio had added a lot of quality to Unai Emery’s outfit.
In just seven games for Villa, Asensio has managed to contribute five goals, including a vital strike against Club Brugge in the first-leg of their knock out tie.
The Spaniard has appeared at both right wing and as a number 10 for Emery so far, explaining why he could be so appealing to Villa on a permanent basis.
Asensio’s loan doesn’t include a buy-option, however it’s felt that PSG would be willing to sell the former Real Madrid star given that he’ll only have one-year left on his contract in the summer.
And alongside Marcus Rashford who’s on loan at Villa Park himself, Asensio has already done enough to justify a spot in Emery’s attack long-term.
Paris Saint-Germain set their asking price for Marco Asensio
Fortunately for Villa, Give Me Sport are now reporting that the Parisiens will only demand a small fee when selling Asensio this summer.
PSG picked up Asensio from Real on a free transfer in 2023, so anything they recoup will be pure profit on their books.
And according to the report, Asensio is available for only €15m, which is just over £12.5m.
PSG want to find a permanent solution for the Spaniard as soon as possible and they are keen to remove his salary from their wage bill.
Of course, from Villa’s point of view, a deal for Asensio therefore looks like a no-brainer.
Marco Asensio can face PSG in the Champions League for Aston Villa
In addition to Asensio, Villa have also been seriously impressed with Axel Disasi since he arrived on loan in January too.
The trio of loans Monchi secured mid-season are already proving their weight in gold, business that other top Premier League sides should be jealous of.
That being said, if Villa are able to see through their 3-1 lead against Club Brugge in the Champions League they will now face PSG in the next round.
PSG knocked out Liverpool on penalties, and some Villa fans might now be fretting about Asensio’s potential involvement in any quarter-final tie.
But UEFA rules are different to those imposed in the Premier League, and Asensio will be available to face his parent club.
Samuel Iling-Junior played against Villa for Bologna earlier this season, explaining why Asensio will be fine to be involved.
