Udinese have identified a new player that they would like to be included in any potential deal with AC Milan for Lazar Samardzic.
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According to Messaggero Veneto (via Milan News), the Friulians would not like to see either Yacine Adli or Tommaso Pobega be a part of the deal for the Serbian, but they would be interested in young defender Davide Bartesaghi.
Udinese have already rejected an advance from Milan of €18-20m and the discussions that involved either Adli or Pobega did not get off of the ground as the Zebrette hold no interest in the Frenchman or the Italian.
It seems that left-back is an area they would rather address, and have set their sights on Bartesaghi from the Primavera team.
Bartesaghi made his senior debut last season under Stefano Pioli and could potentially have a role to play under Paulo Fonseca when the season begins, whilst he also has the opportunity to play for Milan Futuro in Serie C.
It isn’t clear whether Milan would be willing to use a talented youngster as part of the deal but the Italian has been linked with moves away from the club before, usually on a loan deal. With other areas to address, it could be the route Milan choose.
Samardzic is keen to make the move which could help force Udinese’s hand.