Milan work on new contact for Aston Villa target Saelemaekers | OneFootball

Aston Villa are interested in signing Milan winger Alexis Saelemaekers, reports from Italy claim, but the Rossoneri are not desperate to part ways with the Belgian and will therefore only sell if they receive a suitable offer.

According to what has been claimed by Tuttosport, via TuttoMercatoWeb, the Premier League side are pushing a move for the 26-year-old but the player would prefer to stay in Italy.

MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 13: Alexis Saelemaekers of AC Milan celebrates with his team-mate Alvaro Morata after scoring the opening goal during the Trofeo Berlusconi match between AC Milan and AC Monza on August 13, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

For Milan’s part, new head coach Massimiliano Allegri is a fan of the player and wishes to have him available to him but the reports claim the Rossoneri may reconsider should an offer of €20-25 million arrive for the player.

Villa and Milan tug-of-war over Saelemaekers

Milan are also plotting a renewal for Saelemaekers, in order to discourage interested parties like Villa and to tie the player to the Rossoneri long-term. The reports suggest that once the transfer window closes, the Belgian winger could be offered a new contract lasting up to 2029 or even 2030.

ROME, ITALY – DECEMBER 22: Alexis Saelemaekers of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Parma at Stadio Olimpico on December 22, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Saelemaekers spent last season on loan with Roma from Milan and the Giallorossi expressed a reported desire to keep him in the Italian capital. However, he returned to Milan and now, in face of fresh interest for the winger, the contract extension is next on their list of things to discuss.