AC Milan director Paolo Maldini has initiated talks with the entourage of Nicolo Zaniolo over a potential move, a report claims.
Alfredo Pedulla reports that ‘decisive days’ are upcoming regarding the future of Zaniolo. Tomorrow Tottenham will decide whether to change the formula of their bid because Roma are demanding that the obligation to buy as part of the loan deal is guaranteed, while the winger himself has given the green light to join the London club.
However, Milan are at the window too and they have been for some time. Back in April, Maldini probed with curiosity before deciding to go for Charles De Ketelaere when the summer window did open.
Juventus were also keen, but the problem for both clubs was represented by Roma’s €40m asking price, an amount that the Rossoneri would not have been able to spend. Yet the interest has remained, from Maldini and Massara too, but now the price has dropped to €25m plus bonuses.
There was direct contact between Maldini and Claudio Vigorelli – Zaniolo’s agent – while Milan have expressed their interest in signing the forward in July when he will be one year from his contract deadline.
However, they could also test the water over a January deal, perhaps guaranteeing an obligation to buy under certain conditions. The Rossoneri’s request was to talk about it again after Lazio-Milan on Tuesday, when Tottenham’s position will be clearer.
