According to sources, Paris Saint-Germain the French champions has opened formal talks with Aston Villa the English club about signing Lucas Digne.
The French club intends to finalise a deal promptly by activating his €10 million release clause valued at.
PSG wants him as their primary summer signing after Monaco the French side lost Youri Tielemans in a similar move.
Reports suggest Aston Villa may follow the same club’s path.
Both moves involved leveraging modest release fees instead of hefty transfer bids.
PSG officials are urging for a rapid agreement this week.