AC Milan are looking for a midfielder on the market and as the Renato Sanches pursuit has seemingly become difficult, the Rossoneri could turn elsewhere. Aston Villa man Douglas Luiz is one of the alternatives.
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Stefano Pioli has asked the management to bring in a midfielder this summer to cover for the departure of Franck Kessie, who has left on a free transfer. Sanches was seen as the primary target for a long time but that pursuit has become difficult.
According to Corriere Dello Sport (via MilanNews), Milan have initiated talks with the entourage of Douglas Luiz. The Brazilian midfielder has just one year left on his contract with Aston Villa and could thus be sold this summer.
The initial asking price is around €25m, but the player could potentially push for the move and thus get it down a bit. Milan offered €18m plus bonuses for Sanches and that’s probably the figure they want to end up on.
