AC Milan have not given up on Boubakary Soumaré and could make a new attempt to snatch him from Lille in January, a report claims.
Soumare was one of the names that emerged as a potential alternative to Tiemoue Bakayoko during the summer window, with Calciomercato.com even reporting that the Rossoneri offered a paid loan of €10million with and option to buy at €25m, a formula similar to the Tonali one, but it was refused.
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According to the latest from Calciomercato.it, Milan are still closely watching how Soumare’s situation evolves. His contract expires on on 30 June 2022, meaning Lille will be getting a bit nervous about losing such a prized young asset at a cheap price.
Despite the excellent relations between the two clubs, it will not be easy for Milan to land the 21-year-old. The report adds how in the last few days of the window the Ligue 1 club rejected offers of €35million.
The contract situation, with the player seemingly not willing to renew, could however favour the negotiation.
