Speculation continues to rumble on over our transfer dealings in this window, as it remains to be seen what action is required, and ultimately taken, to address our reported concerns relating to PSR.
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The general consensus has been that unless Villa are able to find an alternative solution that is permitted under the regulations to balance our books and ensure we’re compliant, the only other source for the required revenue is through player sales.
As of yet, we’ve not had a notable departure, but [Footmercato](https://www.footmercato.net/a1233070757706564008-aston-villa-et-galatasaray-discutent-pour-le-duo-dibu-martinez-lucas-digne) report that Galatasaray are keen on both Martinez and Digne.
Given the value that the influential defensive duo hold coupled with the fact that they are among the highest earners at the club at a time when we have SCR issues too, selling the pair would perhaps make sense from a financial perspective, albeit in an ideal world we’d keep two vitally important individuals at the club.
However, particularly in the case of Digne who has just 12 months remaining on his current contract, now is the time to sell, and Galatasaray have seemingly emerged as a potential solution.
That said, the report goes on to add that while talks are ongoing between the clubs, the Turkish outfit are planning to offer around €26m to €27m for the Villa pair, and that is surely not even remotely close to what Villa will be looking for if we are to green light exits for them.
If those figures are accurate, that’s arguably just a disrespectful offer that should be dismissed immediately as it sounds like Galatasaray are looking to take advantage of our situation, but it remains to be seen if negotiations advance between the two sides for it to become a realistic possibility.
Interest from elsewhere in Martinez and Digne has been reported in recent weeks, but until there are tangible offers on the table, Villa will continue to assess all options to ensure that the damage of having to sell players is as limited as possible in the coming days with the PSR deadline on June 30 rapidly approaching.
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