AC Milan join race for Real Madrid midfielder

AC Milan have set their sights on Real Madrid owned Oscar Rodriguez. The attacking midfielder is on the market for 20 million euros.

AC Milan are eager to do business with Real Madrid again. After the signing of Theo Hernandez last summer for 20 million euros, the Rossoneri are looking at a number of Los Blancos players with Oscar Rodriguez the new names in their orbit.

The 22-year-old attacking midfielder has been part of Leganes for the last two years and will return to Madrid in the summer. This season he has made 29 appearances in La Liga scoring 9 goals and providing 2 assists.

According to reports by Marca, AC Milan have contacted agent Rene Ramos to find out in detail about the player’s intentions and those of Real Madrid. Real are willing to sell Oscar Rodriguez for 20 million euros and would like to include a buy back option in the future.

In addition to AC Milan, other clubs have also expressed interest in Rodriguez. In particular Sevilla, Valencia and Villarreal. Real Madrid will try to avoid losing complete control of the player, even if they are open to negotiate his transfer.

Oscar Rodriguez is regularly employed as attacking midfielder but can also play as winger on both sides. He is a tactically flexible player and can adapt to multiple game systems. The Spain Under-21 talent seems ready to join an important club.

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