AC Milan face competition from Juventus to sign Maxim De Cuyper from Club Brugge, and it seems their rivals have moved first.
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As Calciomercato.com write, the results over the weekend mean that Juventus have their fate in their own hands and a top four finish is getting closer. That will bring in much-needed funds for changes to the squad, as will the potential sale of Andrea Cambiaso.
The feeling is that the relationship has broken down between the full-back and the Bianconeri, which points towards a summer exit. His agent confirmed that in January there was interest too, during a recent interview with Radio Kiss Kiss.
“Guardiola wanted him, Juventus will explain what happened, I tell you that everything that has been written in relation to the deal is true,” Giovanni Bia – Cambiaso’s representative – told the station, fuelling rumours in view of the summer.
Guardiola has not given up on the former Genoa man. With an offer of €40-45m the deal can go through, but watch out for Liverpool: they must find an heir to Trent Alexander-Arnold who is destined for Real Madrid on a free transfer.
Juventus must then replace Cambiaso. In recent days their director Cristiano Giuntoli has asked for in-depth information on De Cuyper of Club Brugge, a profile that is highly sought after in view of the mercato.
Milan are also very keen on the Belgian event of the sale of Theo Hernandez (amid rumours of offering a renewal with a pay cut to the Frenchman). Juventus have moved early though, sending a clear signal: the club are already working on the post-Cambiaso era.