Mister X – Who will be AC Milan’s top summer signing

AC Milan have been very active on the transfer market already signing three players but the club is preparing another top level purchase.

Dennis Praet | SAMPDORIA

The other target is Dennis Praet. When Marco Giampaolo was announced as AC Milan there were two Sampdoria players he suggested Milan to sign. The first was defender Joachim Andersen who joined Lyon and the second was Praet.

Giampaolo is a big fan of Praet and would love to have him at Milan. In fact the Italian coach considers the Belgium international as the new Modric:  “Praet can become the Modric of tomorrow“.

However, AC Milan are second in line for the services of the 25-year-old central midfielder. According to reports, Sampdoria has received an important offer from Spain but the player is awaiting for Milan.

Sampdoria’s request of 30 million euros has complicated negotiations. However, Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero recently admitted that Praet to Milan is still a possibility. “Praet will likely go to Milan. Giampaolo was in love with him and last year he begged me not to sell him”.

Last season, he made 34 Serie A appearances, scoring 2 goals and assisting 3, and established himself as one of the best central midfielders in Italy.