AC Milan have held initial discussions about the potential of signing Marko Arnautovic ahead of the summer transfer window, according to a report.
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This morning’s edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport (via MilanNews) underlines that there have not yet been meetings between Milan and Bologna but that the Rossoneri have certainly had at least an exploratory discussion.
The Austrian centre-forward does not seem to have a great understanding with Thiago Motta at Bologna and is also experiencing a difficult period from a physical point of view, given he has played just 16 times this season in the league, scoring 8 goals.
Arnautovic has shown that he can still score goals at this level and in addition to that the paper claims that he would be available for a fee of less than €5m given his age and his situation with the Rossoblu.
Milan are looking for a player to support Olivier Giroud after he renewed and there could be a big overhaul in the striker role given Ante Rebic nor Divock Origi have disappointed and Zlatan Ibrahimovic could retire.
In terms of replacing the Swede, an experienced option who guarantees goals to alternate with Giroud and perhaps also help mentor a younger striker seems like it may at least tick some boxes, La Gazzetta conclude.
