Jesus Fernandez Saez De La Torre, better known as Suso, after two brilliant seasons at AC Milan is likely to leave Milanello this summer. Many clubs around Europe want him, especially Atletico Madrid, Napoli and Liverpool. Even though he is believed to be worth 50 million in today’s market, unfortunately any club who wants to sign him can just pay his release clause of 38 million euros. If the Spanish club or any other decide to pay the required amount, the Rossoneri club can not oppose his transfer. That’s why the Red and Blacks Devil are moving in advance.
Here are the ten candidates that can replace Suso if he leaves according to La Gazzetta dello Sport:
1) Matteo Politano – Valued at 30 million euros by Sassuolo he would be the right element for a young squad like AC Milan. Capable of scoring both on the counterattack and from set pieces the 24 year old is also a quick player and talented dribbler.
Last season he scored 10 Serie A goals and assisted 5 in 36 appearances continuously overshadowing his more famous teammate Berardi.
The Italian is an in-demand player and AC Milan face stiff competition from his former team Roma and city rivals of Inter. Mirabelli has met his agent a couple of times recently and the player would welcome an offer from AC Milan.
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2) Domenico Berardi – Another Sassuolo talent. The young Italian despite being just 23 years old has played for 6 seasons as a pro (only one in Serie B) and has scored 64 goals in 191 games. Excellent numbers but he has slowed down in recent seasons.
Sassuolo value the player at 27 million euros. Domenico Berardi, just like his teammate Politano, possesses good dribbling and precision from outside the box. Roma are considered to be favorites for his services and the player has promised he’s ready to make a leap forward and join a big club.
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3) Cristian Pavon – The talented right winger of Boca Juniors has emerged as one of the best prospects in South America in recent years. The 22 year old Argentine is almost identical with Suso and a guaranteed future star.
Boca Juniors have priced Christian Pavon at 25 million euros as a number of top European clubs look to secure a move for the Argentina international. Alongside Leo Messi he will represent his country in the World Cup. Some good performances can convince Mirabelli to splash the money for a player who this season scored 7 goals and provided 17 assists in 31 appearances. Important numbers for a 22 year old.
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4) Allan Saint-Maximin – The French winger was a revelation this year in Ligue 1. Not only can he play as left or right winger but even as central midfielder, a versatile player. Fast and very skilled on the ball he is very similar to Deulofeu. More of an assist-man than a goalscorer.
Nice have slapped a 25 million euros price tag on Saint-Maximin after paying 10 million euros for his signature one year ago. He was scouted personally by Mirabelli in March together with his teammates Jean-Michel Seri and Wylan Cyprien.
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5) Enrico Brignola – The new promise of Italian football. Despite being just 18 years old he has collected 18 Serie A games with Benevento and is already playing with Italy U21. AC Milan could sign him for around 13 million euros but he would represent an investment for the future rather than a first team choice.
Fast and able to dribble his opponent with extreme elegance. Author of 3 goals and 2 assists in his debut season. His arrival would not exclude the purchase another player from this list.
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6) Samu Castillejo – The new name in Massimiliano Mirabelli’s list. The 23 year old Spanish winger of Villarreal is estimated to be worth 30 million euros but in this case AC Milan have an hidden card to play. The two clubs are currently in negotiations for the transfer of Carlos Bacca and according to Sky Sport 24 the Rossoneri are willing to offer the Colombian in exchange plus cash for Castillejo.
The 23 year old possesses great technique, scores goals and provides assists for the Yellow Submarine. The outcome of this operation will depend on negotiations for Carlos Bacca.
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7) David Neres – The Brazilian winger is the newest wonderkid coming from Ajax school. In his second season in Netherlands he has cemented himself as a regular first minute starter. This year he scored 14 goals and provided 13 assists in 32 appearances attracting the attention of many top clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, Lyon and Bayern Munich.
Ajax signed him from Sao Paulo for 12 million euros and now value the Brazilian at least 30. Neres would be an excellent investment for the present and also for the future however it will be difficult to beat competition for his services.
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8) Rodrigo Machado – Valencia’s star is a striker but can easily play on the right wing. A very experienced player that at 27 is looking for a new adventure at a top club. The Spanish club paid 30 million euros to snatch him from Benfica two years ago and now value the Brazilian at around 40 million.
Unlikely that AC Milan decide to pay that sum even though Suso’s sale would translate in 38 million for the coffers of the club. He is not a top choice but other if alternatives fail…
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9) Jose Callejon – If Suso goes to Napoli then his fellow Spaniard could take the opposite path. The 31 year old winger has a release clause of only 20 million euros and Mirabelli considers him as a valid option.
Callejon is in his fifth year in Italy having played two seasons at Real Madrid before. His agent has been in contacts with director Massimiliano Mirabelli and the player appreciates the Rossoneri destination.
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10) Hirving Lozano – He is not really a target of AC Milan but rather a suggestion from our staff. The Mexican winger is in his firs season in Europe and has adopted perfectly to life at PSV. A bit underestimated to be honest, the 22 year old boosts excellent numbers. This year he scored 19 goals and assisted 11 times in 34 appearances.
Lozano was signed for 8 million euros last summer and is worth at least twice that figure now. He is perfect in the 4-2-3-1 game system and has all the attributes of a classic inverted winger. The Mexican possesses great power in his right foot and is often dangerous when shooting after cutting in from the left-hand side.
