Juventus might lastly get the defender they’ve been searching for for months, as Milan might reportedly enable Fikayo Tomori to go away in January.
The Bianconeri want so as to add a minimum of one new centre-back to their ranks after shedding Gleison Bremer to a season-ending damage again in October, whereas membership captain Danilo already has one foot exterior the door, with Napoli and Flamengo vying for his signature.
Subsequently, Cristiano Giuntoli has drawn up a shortlist containing a few of the most interesting defenders who might be out there in the midst of the season. However after chopping Ronald Araujo’s identify off the checklist following his change of coronary heart, Tomori has change into one of many most important favourites for the function.
The 27-year-old was in Turin yesterday for the large Serie A showdown between Juventus and Milan which ended 2-0 in favour of the house aspect. The Englishman couldn’t stop Timothy Weah from heading in direction of objective and seal the win with a second strike, however regardless of this incident, he stays a profile admired by the Bianconeri administration.
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In keeping with Sport Mediaset by way of TuttoJuve, Milan can be prepared to dump Tomori in January if Juventus have been to fulfill their circumstances.
First, the Diavolo are searching for a deal price a minimum of 25 million euros. Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Co. are unwilling to promote the previous Chelsea man for decrease figures.
Furthermore, Milan insist on a mortgage with an obligation to purchase on the finish of the season. Therefore, the Italian giants are adopting a extra inflexible strategy in comparison with the summer season once they accepted to ship Pierre Kalulu to Turin on mortgage with an choice to purchase.
As reported earlier within the day, Milan are at present engaged on luring Kyle Walker from Manchester Metropolis, a deal might liberate Tomori.