A current report from SPORT means that AC Milan’s efforts to increase Tijjani Reijnders’ contract have hit a stumbling block, stirring rumours that Barcelona and Manchester Metropolis might have their sights set on him.
Reijnders, who beforehand caught Barcelona’s eye whereas he performed for AZ Alkmaar within the Netherlands, finally selected to affix Milan as a substitute.
His efficiency at Milan has been excellent, solidifying his position as a vital midfielder for the Italian membership.
Milan have been desirous to safe his future with an improved contract, however discussions have stalled, including gas to the hypothesis surrounding potential curiosity from different prime golf equipment.
Contract negotiations have stalled
It’s stated that Milan underscore his significance of their squad, which is why the contract negotiations geared toward not solely extending his keep but in addition enhancing his present deal to thrust back outdoors curiosity. However these makes an attempt have but to yield any outcomes.
Tijjani Reijnders is in Barcelona and Manchester Metropolis’s orbit. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
With negotiations stalled, Barcelona and Manchester Metropolis have emerged as attainable contenders. For Metropolis, this curiosity is logical given their current lack of Rodri to a critical harm, creating a necessity for reinforcements within the midfield.
Nevertheless, for Barcelona, the scenario is much less clear. Given the membership’s monetary limitations and the abundance of midfield expertise rising from La Masia, it’s difficult to think about Hansi Flick prioritising a transfer for Reijnders.
No place in Barcelona
Barcelona has an inflow of homegrown midfielders rising by means of the ranks, including depth to an already crowded place. Consequently, bringing in an extra midfielder would require a major monetary dedication, which the membership isn’t able to tackle.
In the meantime, Reijnders is reportedly content material at Milan, however he’s looking for a contract provide that aligns together with his market worth. The present proposal doesn’t meet his expectations, leaving the door barely open for different golf equipment to specific curiosity.
Regardless of this, Barcelona’s supposed curiosity could also be extra of a hearsay than a actuality, as they’re targeted on maximising their present assets in midfield.