AC Milan are in search of a new left-back that can replace Ricardo Rodruguez, perhaps permanently. The Rossoneri are considering 3 names.
MILAN TRANSFER NEWS – The Rossoneri opened the summer transfer market with the signing of Rade Krunic from Empoli. The midfield is AC Milan’s priority this summer and many purchases are planned in the department but incomings are expected also in defence.
Cristian Zapata and Ignazio Abate have left Milan as free agents. Now, Maldini and Boban, should find a new centre-back and a new full-back. With Calabria and Conti on the right, the management is in search of a left-back that can challenge Ricardo Rodriguez for a starting jersey.
After a stellar World Cup campaign in Russia, Ivan Strinic failed to make a single appearance with Milan this season. Heart problems stopped the Croatian to showcase his talent and the club is considering terminating his contract.
Another newcomer, Diego Laxalt, failed to make an impact too. AC Milan signed the Uruguay international for 17 million euros from Genoa but Laxalt’s performances were disappointing throughout the season. The 26-year-old will likely be sold this summer leaving Milan with just one left-back.
Milan need a new defender that can give Rodriguez a rest or possibly replace him for good. The Rossoneri are already working on finding the perfect player starting from Barcelona’s hot prospect.
AC Milan are in search of a new left-back that can replace Ricardo Rodruguez, perhaps permanently. The Rossoneri are considering 3 names.
MARC CUCURELLA – BARCELONA
2018/19 has been a fantastic season for Marc Cucurella. The Spanish left-back was loaned to Eibar where he became one of the best performers in La Liga this season.
The 20-year-old defender has made quite a name for himself during this year and has attracted the attention of top clubs like AC Milan, Borussia Monchengladbach and Borussia Dortmund.
Eibar signed Cucurella on a permanent deal this summer but Barcelona have a buy-back option that they will reportedly exercise soon. Barca could sign back Cucurella for just 4 million euros.
Barcelona defender Marc Cucurella
However, he won’t stay at Camp Nou for long with Barcelona intentioned to sell him for 10 million. An interested alternative for Milan who are in search of young and promising players that don’t cost a lot.
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.
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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.
AC Milan are in search of a new left-back that can replace Ricardo Rodruguez, perhaps permanently. The Rossoneri are considering 3 names.
LUCA PELLEGRINI – ROMA
The last name on Maldini’s list is Luca Pellegrini. The Italian left-back has had a similar journey with Marc Cucurella.
Luca Pellegrini made only 4 appearances with Roma at the beginning of the season and was loaned to Cagliari in January. Some great appearances with the Sardinian club were enough to attract the attention of AC Milan.
In the second half of the season Pellegrini made 16 appearances and, together with Barella, was one of Cagliari’s most important players. Unlike Eibar, Cagliari didn’t have a signing option and Pellegrini returned to Roma.
The Italy U-21 international has a contract with Roma until 2022 but his agent, Mino Raiola, is already on the move to find a new club for his client that can guarantee him more minutes.
Roma defender Luca Pellegrini
Raiola has offered Pellegrini to Juventus but the player could also stay in the capital to play his chances. Roma currently value the 20-year-old at around 10 million euros.
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