Manchester United impressed by €30m rated Milan defender
Manchester United and Everton are interested in AC Milan right-back Davide Calabria. The Reds are expected to make an important summer bid for 22 year old defender.
MILAN TRANSFER NEWS – Silent off-field, noisy and effective inside. The great performances of Davide Calabria have attracted the attention of top English clubs, especially Manchester United and Everton.
According to Mirror.co.uk, the 22-year-old Rossoneri right-back is a top target of both Premier League clubs. In particular, the Reds, who are looking for a young replacement for 34-year-old veteran Antonio Valencia, who is in his last year at Old Trafford.
Transfers Milan, Manchester United want Calabria as Valencia replacement.
No official offer has been made so far but one is expected to arrive at the end of the season. Manchester United have inquired about Calabria and the club scouts are reportedly very impressed with what they have seen. A few days ago, Calabria’s agent confirmed the interested of several English and Spanish clubs in his client.
“I haven’t entered in negotiations but several clubs have demonstrated their interest. I’ve never sat down with anyone because of the simple fact that Davide loves where he is. He is young and plays at the highest levels, it seems to me normal that he attracts the interest of important teams. However, it is difficult to find better than Milan“.
Davide Calabria
Coach Gennaro Gattuso considers the Italian a pillar of the team and a regular starter at the expense of Andrea Conti. Davide Calabria alongside Donnarumma, Romagnoli, Lucas Paqueta and Cutrone is part of a group of very talented youngsters who form the backbone of the new AC Milan. This season he has made 33 appearances in all competitions. His current market value is at 30 million euros but a higher bid will be required to lure him away from San Siro.