All the details as Aston Villa reignite hopes of signing Marco Asensio from PSG.

Marco Asensio’s move to Fenerbahce has reportedly fallen through and Aston Villa are said to be back in the picture to sign the attacking midfielder.

Asensio looked set for Fenerbahce at the start of July as talks advanced between the Turkish Super Lig giants and Paris Saint-Germain. One of Turkey’s most respected journalists, Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, reported at one stage that Fenerbahce had reached a full agreement with PSG, but the deal is still yet to be completed several weeks later.

Villa are understood to be eager to bring in a new attacking midfielder before the window slams shut and Asensio, who spent the second half of last season at the club on loan from PSG, has repeatedly been discussed as an option.

Asensio available again - Villa keen on loan move

The chances of Asensio returning to Villa seemed very slim when the Fenerbahce talks were ongoing, but there’s now renewed hope that a deal can be struck. As reported in June, Birmingham World understands that Unai Emery is obsessed with the idea of re-signing Asensio, though there are some concerns over his wage demands.

In a fresh update, French publication L’Equipe reports Asensio’s time at PSG is now considered over, with manager Luis Enrique telling the three-time Champions League winner he’s not in his plans despite there still being 11 months left on his contract.

Meanwhile, Spanish outlet Estadio Deportivo reports Fenerbahce’s swoop for Asensio has broken down over a reluctance to take a pay cut. The 29-year-old midfielder is said to be looking for a stable position and Villa, who have ‘not lost hope’, are said to have opened the door for a return.

The report suggests Asensio was happy in England and hasn’t ruled out returning to Villa if the conditions are favourable. PSG are said to prefer a sale but Villa’s president of football operations, Monchi, is pushing for a second loan deal. Estadio Deportivo claims Asensio is on €150,000 (£130,000) per week at PSG. Villa would cover his entire salary.

Pau Torres hoping Asensio returns

Albeit an ambitious move considering Villa need to reduce their wage bill rather than add to it, central defender Pau Torres has urged his club to bring Asensio back. “Hopefully it can be achieved,” Torres told AS when asked about the possibility of Asensio returning.

“I know that Marco has been comfortable and that he likes how Unai Emery works and the confidence he has given him but the club will have to talk to PSG and see how they can keep a player like that because the leap in quality with him is important,” Torres continued.

Although talks appear to be at an early stage, the fact that Asensio remains on the market is a boost for Villa. Emery would love to work with Asensio again, offering him the chance to be the Villans’ first-choice number 10, with Morgan Rogers moving onto one of the flanks.

In other news, six players could still leave Aston Villa this summer.