AC Milan are still working hard to sign Serbian midfielder Lazar Samardzic this summer and there is one key factor that suggests the Rossoneri will get the deal over the line.
As reported by Calciomercato.com, the most important element for Milan when it comes to trying to find a deal with the player and Udinese is that Samardzic really wants to sign for the Rossoneri, and has made that clear to his entourage and the Friulians.
That added pressure on Udinese from the player puts Milan in a position of strength when it comes to negotiations. Udinese want €25m and Milan have so far bid €15m. Udinese would be willing to see players like Davide Bartesaghi or Kevin Zeroli included in the deal, but Yacine Adli and Tommaso Pobega have no interest.
There will be more meetings in the coming weeks to try and agree a deal for the player who matches the transfer philosophy set out by Gerry Cardinale: He is young (2002), has scope to get even better and already knows Serie A.
Milan have had plenty of phone calls with the agent and father of Samardzic to agree on personal terms. Milan are working on the basis of a five-year deal with a greater salary than the €500,000 per season he earns at Udinese, and €5m as a commission to the father.