Transfer roundup: Digne returns to PSG from Villa, Fulham agree £30m deal for Charles

Lucas Digne has completed his return to Paris Saint-Germain from Aston Villa, rejoining the French capital club where he began his professional career before departing for Barcelona in 2014. The left-back departs Villa Park after three seasons in the Premier League, during which he made 67 appearances and contributed five goals from defence whilst helping the Birmingham side secure European football under Unai Emery's management this term.

The 31-year-old defender strengthens PSG's rearguard as Luis Enrique's side pursue another Ligue 1 title, with Digne's experience at the highest level proving invaluable for the club's ambitions in both domestic and continental competitions. His return marks a significant investment in defensive stability after Digne registered four assists last season for Villa, demonstrating his attacking prowess from the flank, whilst PSG currently sit second in the French top flight. The move echoes similar high-profile returns to the Parc des Princes, reinstating a tested performer who knows the club's winning culture intimately.

Digne's arrival completed, attention now turns to Fulham's confirmed £30 million acquisition of centre-back Charles, bolstering Marco Silva's defensive options as the West London outfit compete for European qualification. The Portuguese defender arrives to add depth to a Fulham squad that finished eighth last season with 52 points, whilst the Cottagers prepare for another assault on the Europa League spots in what promises a competitive campaign ahead.