Pepe Reina: Aston Villa talks on hold until Milan buy a keeper
Villa will have to wait to secure the services of Pepe Reina while AC Milan seek to find a replacement, according to the goalkeeper’s agent.
The 37-year-old, who spent nine years at Anfield from 2005 to 2014 and made 394 appearances, has featured just once for AC Milan this season – and 13 times overall since moving to the San Siro in the summer of 2018.
As back-up to Gianluigi Donnarumma, manager Stefano Pioli has made it clear to agent Manuel Garcia Quilon, following the latest round of talks, that Reina will only be allowed to leave once another goalkeeper is in place.
Quilon confirmed: “There’s no agreement. We continue to negotiate, but the Rossoneri would like to bring in a replacement first.”
It is understood the deal in place for Reina is a short-term six-month contract, with a year extension should Villa retain their place in the Premier League.
