Estupiñán tells Brighton he wants to leave as Milan talks continue

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Lorenzo Bettoni | Last updated Jul 18, 2025 6:54 AM ET

Milan have sent an opening bid for Pervis Estupiñán who has reportedly told Brighton that he wants to join a foreign club this summer.

Italian transfer expert Matteo Moretto confirms Milan have sent an opening offer to sign Brighton left-back Estupiñán.

Milan continue Estupiñán talks with Brighton

Negotiations between the Serie A giants and the Premier League club formally began on Thursday, with the Rossoneri looking for a replacement for Theo Hernandez.

There are mixed reports on the fee offered by Milan as Calciomercato.com claims the Rossoneri’s first proposal was €14m plus add-ons, while Moretto reports that it’s slightly lower at €12/13m.

Nevertheless, Milan hope to get closer to Brighton’s asking price in the coming days, while new coach Massimiliano Allegri has already approved Estupiñán’s potential move.

Estupiñán wants to join a club outside the Premier League

According to Moretto, Brighton value Estupiñán at less than €30m, and the Ecuador international has already made it clear that he’d like to continue his career in a foreign club.

Estupiñán, 27, joined Brighton from Villarreal in a €17.8m deal in 2022.

He has four goals and 11 assists in 84 Premier League appearances.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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