Adrien Rabiot is now the main target for AC Milan to reinforce the midfield and contacts have been initiated between all parties, a report claims.
There isn’t much time left on the transfer window, as Gazzetta dello Sport highlights this morning (see photo below), and Allegri has put the ‘work in progress’ sign back on the midfield.
Luka Modric can’t do it all alone, while Youssouf Fofana (a fighter with no shooting ability) and Ruben Loftus-Cheek (a strong player with little aggression) haven’t impressed.
As such, the final days of the mercato will be very busy for Milan. In fact, they are expected to be one of the busiest clubs in Serie A, with all departments potentially getting reinforcements. In midfield, the sights have been set on Rabiot.
Clubs initiate contacts
Rabiot not only provides solidity with his experience, but also a quality left foot. Allegri is ready to give him a leading role and their relationship has remained strong since the time at Juventus. Indeed, both would be happy to reunite.
The midfielder’s brawl with the former teammate Rowe, now at Bologna, is officially over. However, Marseille expected an apology from the player which they, in the end, didn’t get. The relationship has subsequently been compromised and the door has been left open to a sale.
For Milan, the price is sustainable given Rabiot’s age and contract situation, and contacts were initiated with the French side yesterday. The initial price tag is set at around €15m and Ismael Bennacer won’t be part of the deal, as Roberto De Zerbi isn’t convinced by his qualities.
Salary within reach
While the price tag is reasonable, actually reaching a final agreement is a different thing and the same can be said about Rabiot’s salary. The relationship with Allegri aside, the player’s agent/mother could ask for a high figure, as was the case when he was a free agent last summer.
In the end, Rabiot accepted a move to Marseille at a much lower salary and with a contract until 2026, so perhaps the demands have been lowered. Furthermore, Milan are considering a deal until at least 2027, which is another reason for Rabiot and his mother to play ball.
As the pink newspaper continues, the potential salary is definitely within Milan’s parameters at €5-6m per season including bonuses. If both parties want to reach an agreement, it shouldn’t be too difficult to get there.
More contacts are expected today between Milan and Rabiot’s mother, having only gone through intermediaries so far. Aston Villa and Tottenham are also keeping an eye on the situation, but they don’t have Allegri on the bench.
they r not convinced by Bennacer….. he is gonna end up going on a dry loan to Marseille on the last day of the market. Was there any truth in the Fofana Saudi links, does anyone know?
If Fofana goes to Saudi, Musah to Atalanata, Benny on dry loan, Rabiot will be a solid purchase, add Fabian if possible the midfield department would definitely be upgraded from last year in terms of balance and bench options.
If they could splash the cash on Vlahovic and Commuzzo I would say good job Tare.
I said it before, I’ll say it again. Bennacer will leave the club for free once his contract runs out. No one wants to pay for him.
It is due to his high salary. Milan also helped by removing him from the team completely. Who would pay for a player you can get on loan and you probably can even offer not to cover 100% of his wages? 1M loan and we cover 50%, take it or leave it. What will Milan say? Yes. Stupid move to show to clubs you don’t count on him and they can get him for almost nothing. Same with Adli, someone is waiting not to pay for him.
If that happens I would say the same. But 6 days to go and we need 2-3 , maybe even 4 players.
Rabiot to Milan, RLC to Aston Villa/Tottenham.
See if you can agree a buyout with Bennacer, who should follow Florenzi’s example and retire.
This might be good for our midfield rabiot with modric and Jashari/Ricci can be good and pls Allegri play Modric in a more playmaker role and start Ricci and also i want to see Athekame and De Winter.