Di Marzio: A difference to settle – Milan must close the gap with Salzburg over defender

AC Milan’s pursuit of Strahinja Pavlovic has intensified quickly, and they are now approaching the final stages of a deal. However, a report has suggested that there is a gap to close for the Rossoneri before anything can be done. 

The hunt for a central defender has been unique in the sense that several names have been linked to the role – most notably, Alessandro Buongiorno, Lillian Brassier and Jakub Kiwior – but there has not been a defined primary candidate.

At least, not until now.

In the past fortnight, the tracks to Pavlovic have heated up massively, and in the past few days, an agreement has looked increasingly likely. Therefore, when it was reported today that a deal between the club and the player had been drafted, it did not come as a shock.

However, just because a deal has been drafted between these two parties does not mean a deal is done, and Gianluca Di Marzio has given an update on the all-important negotiation.

As the Journalist reports on his X account, there is no agreement between AC Milan and RB Salzburg, and there is currently a distance in their offers. The Rossoneri are looking at a fee of €20 million, whereas the Austrian club are looking for €30m.

Whilst it is not a huge gap, it is one that must be closed, especially given there have been suggestions that the Diavolo are not the leaders for his signature.