AC Milan are looking to conclude three bits of business soon as they want to follow up their string of recent renewals, according to a report.
MilanNews writes how at the same time as working on the incoming market for a new centre-back, directors Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara continue to work on renewals after Calabria, Pioli, Kjaer and Saelemaekers all extended their deals.
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The focus now is on Theo Hernandez, Rafael Leao and Ismael Bennacer, three young pillars of the current squad. All three have a deal expiring in 2024, and the aim is to extend that deadline until 2026 with a pay rise to reward their growth.
The renewal situation surrounding Kessie seems to have taught Milan a lesson as the situation is currently at a total standstill and therefore the Ivorian could follow the road led by Gianluigi Donnarumma and Hakan Calhanoglu in leaving on a free transfer. The strategy has changed with the management now more proactive than reactive, using time to their advantage.
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