There is now just 20 days until the 2022-23 season gets underway as AC Milan host Udinese at San Siro, and the management still have work to do.
La Gazzetta dello Sport report that Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara are still looking for three signings to be done before the visit of the Friulians. Starting with the centre-back, Japhet Tanganga of Spurs is an active negotiations.
Tottenham want a loan with obligation to buy while the Rossoneri are pushing for the Tomori formula, i.e. a loan with option to buy. The alternative is Evan N’Dicka from Eintracht Frankfurt, a Europa League champion due to expire in 2023.
Looking at the midfield, the name of Renato Sanches has never gone away. Milan had struck an agreement with the Portugal international at €3m net per season but then PSG’s competition complicated things, with the situation to soon be resolved one way or another.
The latest name is Carney Chukwuemeka, an 18-year-old who plays for Aston Villa and has a contract expiring in 2023. He would be a Pierre Kalulu style signing, to grow slowly and without pressure.
Finally, the attack must also be reinforced and Charles De Ketelaere is the number one target. An offer of €32m bonuses included has been put forward but Club Brugge want €35m, but the fact he has been excluded from the squad for today’s season opener might well be a big sign.
The most concrete alternative is Hakim Ziyech of Chelsea, while Piotr Zielinski of Napoli is in the crosshairs but they are asking for at least €40m to sell the Poland international.
