In recent developments, Paris Saint-Germain the Ligue 1 side has opened formal talks with Aston Villa the Premier League side about signing Lucas Digne.
The French club intends to finalise a deal quickly by activating his €10 million release clause.
PSG wants him as their primary summer signing after Monaco the French side lost Youri Tielemans in a parallel move.
Sources suggest Aston Villa may follow its path.
Both moves involved leveraging reduced release fees instead of hefty transfer bids.
PSG officials are pushing for a rapid agreement this week.