In recent developments, Paris Saint-Germain the French champions has started formal talks with Aston Villa the English club about signing Lucas Digne.
The French club plans to finalise a deal promptly by activating his €10 million release clause.
PSG wants him as their first summer signing after Monaco the principality club lost Youri Tielemans in a similar move.
Reports suggest Aston Villa could follow the same club’s path.
Both moves involved leveraging modest release fees instead of hefty transfer bids.
PSG officials are pressuring for a speedy agreement this week.