Milan, now the hunt for an attacker begins: The latest
After completing the signing of Leonardo Bonucci from Juventus, AC Milan will focus on signing a new centre forward. Three are the alternatives.
MILAN TRANSFER NEWS – Milan have close the unbelievable signing of Leonardo Bonucci from historical rivals, Juventus. The defender arrived at Casa Milan to meet Marco Fassone and sign the new contract. In the evening Lucas Biglia is expected to complete his transfer to AC Milan. A double signing for the rossoneri. Bonucci cost 40 million euros while 17 will be paid for the midfielder, plus 3 in bonuses. But AC Milan are not stopping here. The priority is now a centre forward to join Andre Silva. Pierre Emerick Aubameyang remains the dream, without forgetting Andrea Belotti. More defiled at the moment, Nikola Kalinic, who left Fiorentina yesterday for personal reasons.
AC Milan is on its way to China, where it will participate in International Champions Cup 2017 (read here). Marco Fassone delayed 24 hours his departure to close the Bonucci deal, but not only. As reported by Alfredo Pedulla on his official website, the CEO has also remained in Italy to closely follow developments related to Belotti. The first name of the list remains Aubameyang but before a real attempt begins it is necessary to wait for the Chinese transfer market to close. At the same time, however, the club wants to continue negotiations for the Italian striker, so that it can travel on two rails and not be unprepared.
According to the famous journalist, the rossoneri would like to include in the negotiations Gabriel Paletta and M’baye Niang plus a large fee in cash for Torino. Torino values the player at least 75 million euros, while the Rossoneri much less. Sky Sport reports about a bid of 40 millions plus Paletta, an offer that was immediately rejected by president Urban Cairo.
As for Aubameyang, the problem is to convince his father, who continues to asks for a salary of at least 12 million euros. AC Milan would be willing to push up to 8 million but not a cent more. Borussia Dortmund, on the other hand, want 70 millions, but a deal can be reached at a lower price. The rossoneri need to be aware of Tianjin Quanjian, the Chinese club coached by Fabio Cannavaro who is heavily interested in Gabonese attacker. The Chinese summer transfer wondow closes tomorrow. If the Chinese don’t reach a deal AC Milan will be the favorites for his services.