Journalist Alessandro Jacobone reported that AC Milan are interested in signing 22-year-old winger Jaden Philogene, viewing him as a potential replacement for Samuel Chukwueze. The report indicated the possibility of a swap deal involving Jaden Philogene and Samuel Chukwueze. It was noted that Jaden Philogene has a contract with Aston Villa until 2029, having joined them in the summer, though his performances have been underwhelming for the club. The article pointed out that Chukwueze has previously been linked with a move to the Premier League and has experience working under Unai Emery at Villarreal. It remains uncertain if Aston Villa will move forward with the swap deal, especially since the Spanish manager is familiar with Chukwueze's abilities, which could impact his decision on whether to incorporate Chukwueze into the squad in exchange for Philogene.