AC Milan have been given a boost in their pursuit of a defensive signing in January, with Manchester United now open to letting Eric Bailly leave on loan.
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The news, reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport (via MilanNews), is ‘music to the ears’ of Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara, with the Rossoneri still prioritising a loan transfer over a permanent deal this month.
Bailly’s involvement at the Africa Cup of Nations with the Ivory Coast remains an obstacle in completing any possible deal, but Milan are expected to take a step back and assess their options in the coming days, following news of United’s willingness to let the defender leave on loan.
The 27-year-old is the preferred profile of player Milan would like to recruit and remains top of the list according to the report, with a plan B consisting of a younger target, with Tottenham’s Japhet Tanganga being mentioned.
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