Aston Villa Set to Suffer Huge Setback as Inter Milan Target Tipped for PSG Return | OneFootball

Marco Asensio has been back to his best since arriving at Aston Villa on loan from Paris Saint-Germain during the winter transfer window.

The Spanish winger has notched eight goals and an assist in 18 appearances across all competitions, becoming a key piece in Unai Emery’s lineup. His strong form has naturally sparked speculation about whether Villa will keep him beyond this season.

With the summer transfer window approaching, the Premier League club are planning to make his move permanent. They appear eager to build on his impressive run of form in Birmingham.

According to Estadio Deportivo, both clubs are making steady progress in negotiations, with a potential transfer fee of around €15 million. However, if Villa decide not to finalize the deal, another club is reportedly ready to make a move for Asensio.

Will Marco Asensio leave Aston Villa?

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Asensio is expected to return to PSG this summer despite making a strong impression on loan at Aston Villa, according to former scout Mick Brown.

“Asensio will go back to PSG,” Brown told Football Insider. “He’s a very talented player, but they’re concerned he might have lost his legs a bit. Villa create situations and he can get involved, he’s got that quality and ability to make a difference in the final third whether it’s scoring or creating. The issue is, he can’t be in those positions where he can make the difference for 90 minutes.

“Like I say, he’s extremely talented, but I think Villa want somebody with a bit more energy. They want to play at a high tempo, and the signings of Rashford and Malen have injected that pace into the team which Asensio lacks. Ideally, they’d have somebody who can give them that drive and creativity together, so if they can bring in somebody like that then they will.”

Meanwhile, Fichajes reports that Inter Milan have set its sights on the former Real Madrid player. Moreover, the report claims that the Serie A side consider him the ideal candidate Simone Inzaghi is looking for to bolster their attacking midfield.

If Aston Villa and Inter Milan are willing to meet PSG’s reported asking price, Asensio will have to decide. Champions League football could tip the scales in this potential transfer race.