Late last night, it was reported that AC Milan are once again pushing significantly to sign Mario Gila this summer.
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With Igli Tare and Massimiliano Allegri’s departures, it seemed Milan stepped back from the race to sign Gila. Indeed, the relationship between the Spaniard and Albanian was seen as a big draw. So, his departure understandably had an effect on their chances.
In the meantime, Napoli made ground and quickly became favourites with Allegri’s push to sign him at his new club. However, it is not done…
Milan back in the Gila race
Now, Gianluca Di Marzio reports that the Rossoneri are back in contention to sign the defender with whom they were infatuated under the previous management structure. Indeed, they made a ‘strong push’ for him on Thursday night after a day of meetings at Casa Milan.
It seemed like he was heading to Napoli, but this has caused a shake-up in the race, certainly. Contacts have already taken place with his agents and a first official offer being sent to Lazio cannot be ruled out.
The aim is simple: they want to outpace the Partenopei, who already have a draft agreement in place with the central defender. Nevertheless, it now appears to be a head-to-head and whoever pays the €30 million fee can have him in Lazio’s eyes.