Emery wants to take advantage of a discard by Milan

Fikayo Tomori, a 28-year-old center-back from AC Milan, has made it to the Aston Villa's signings list to strengthen the defense in the final stretch of the market. The Italian team is willing to negotiate his departure for around 15 million euros, while Unai Emery's team explores various options to replace Ezri Konsa.

The move comes after Konsa's transfer to Arsenal for 60 million euros fixed plus 5 million in variables. His exit forces Aston Villa to bring in another center-back before the market closes, although the English club is considering different options before making an investment.

Fikayo Tomori excluded from AC Milan's plans

The situation of Fikayo Tomori at AC Milan opens up the possibility of a deal. Ruben Amorim and the English international has been left out of the latest preseason squad due to market-related reasons.

Tomori's contract expires on June 30, 2027, limiting the negotiating power of the Italian club. The current valuation ranges between 10 and 15 million euros, after Milan decided to open the door to his departure in August.

The center-back arrived in Milan from Chelsea in 2021 and was part of the team that won the Serie A in 2022. His contract was later extended until 2027, but there has been no new agreement to extend that link.

Salary is not expected to be a major barrier for Aston Villa. Tomori earns around 3.5 million euros net per season, a figure within the club's parameters for enhancing its squad.

**Aston Villa considering more defensive alternatives**

**Aston Villa** has not yet placed Tomori at the top of its list. Taylor Harwood-Bellis, owned by Southampton, remains one of the top targets, and Birmingham's club has already made moves to try to sign him.

Southampton demands around 30 million pounds for Harwood-Bellis and has turned down a second offer from Villa. The economic gap between the two clubs continues the search for other options for Unai Emery.

Tomori emerges as a significantly cheaper option. While Harwood-Bellis requires an operation close to 35 million euros, AC Milan would consider proposals around 15 million for the English player.

In recent days, Tosin Adarabioyo from Chelsea has also appeared in Villa's search. Birmingham's team aims to cover Konsa's departure without spending a large portion of the earnings from the English international defender.

Tomori's situation could be resolved in the market's final days. **AC Milan** aims to find destinations for several players not in Amorim's plans, and Aston Villa needs to secure a center-back. If negotiations fail for their initial options, Fikayo Tomori could move up due to his price of approximately 15 million euros and contract expiring in 2027.

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