The 2026 summer transfer window is here, and rumors surrounding Paris Saint-Germain are mounting. This time, several British media outlets and journalist Ben Jacobs are reporting interest in Lucas Digne—the 32-year-old Aston Villa (contracted until 2028) and France national team left-back who previously played for PSG from 2013 to 2016. All of this hinges on a relatively low release clause.
Tom Collomosse (Daily Mail):
Birmingham Live:
Paris Saint-Germain could make a sensational swoop for Aston Villa’s Lucas Digne.
The Champions League holders are targeting the France international after an impressive World Cup campaign
It has emerged, first revealed by the Daily Mail, there is a clause in Digne’s Villa contract that if triggered, as seems likely, which will allow him to speak to PSG. The exact figure of the deal isn’t known but it could be below £10million.
Ben Jacobs:
These claims may come as a surprise, given PSG’s recent tendency to recruit young talent to develop. Digne would clearly fall outside that category. He is also a former PSG player—a rarity in such cases. However, it is not unthinkable. The player has never hidden the fact that he—like his family—remains deeply attached to both the club and the city. He has also been proving for some time that he belongs at the top level. Digne could well fit into coach Luis Enrique’s tactical setup—likely serving as a backup to Nuno Mendes (24), yet also acting as a genuine competitor for the spot. There is also the possibility that the full-back could make a more significant impact during a second stint than he did in his first.
In any case, it is quite plausible that Paris will look to recruit for this position, potentially allowing Lucas Hernandez (30) to play in the center of the defense instead. The French international’s release clause could present a tempting opportunity. However, nothing is certain yet; we are remaining cautious, given how often transfer windows generate hype around certain players that ultimately comes to nothing. Let’s wait and see if anything concrete develops.
