AC Milan may have missed out on Sven Botman, but they have not given up hope of signing Renato Sanches from Lille just yet.
Calciomercato.com report that Sanches is still seen as the ideal reinforcement in midfield and an agreement has been reached in principle over personal terms, but – as the Botman case has shown – if other wealthier clubs come forward then they can quickly be overcome.
As things stand there is no offer from PSG and though it could arrive in the coming days, Milan are still ahead at present. All the more so after one of the possible alternatives – Enzo Fernandez – chose Benfica.
Milan have ‘saved’ €30m by not signing Botman but it is likely that the money will be re-routed elsewhere rather than raising the bid for Sanches. Back in May, the Portuguese midfielder had a visit to Milan’s facilities so they remain confident. A €4m net per year deal is ready and €18m is the offer to Lille, with a decisive phase approaching.
