New left-back: 3 Players to replace Rodriguez

AC Milan are in search of a new left-back that can replace Ricardo Rodruguez, perhaps permanently. The Rossoneri are considering 3 names.

MARIO RUI – NAPOLI

The second name on Maldini’s list of targets is Mario Rui of Napoli. The 28-year-old defender has worked together with new AC Milan coach Marco Giampaolo while at Empoli.

His agent Mario Giuffredi has been at Casa Milan recently and is negotiating a transfer along with Veretout, the Fiorentina midfielder is another client of his.

When asked about a possible transfer to Milan, Giuffredi replied: “I know that Marco Giampaolo values Mario Rui a lot and would like to have him with him at his new club. I am an honest agent and I believe that some of my clients like Rui deserve to play in big clubs like Milan”.

According to reports, AC Milan have already contacted Napoli but there is still some distance for the Portugal international. The Rossoneri have offered 9 million euros while Napoli are not willing to sell for less that 13 million.

Napoli defender Mario Rui

Mario Rui won the first edition of UEFA’s Nations League a few days ago. He started his career at Benfica and has also played with Parma and Roma in Italy. At this moment, he is considered the most likely candidate for the job.