AC Milan target Houssem Aouar has given his word to AS Roma general manager Tiago Pinto that he will join the club and replace Nicolo Zaniolo, a report claims.
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As has been reported by Radio Radio (via Milan News), the midfielder from Lyon who has been heavily linked with Milan in recent months could be set to join the Giallorossi instead.
It is also reported that Aouar has also carried out the first part of his medical exams in a move that has flown under the radar in Serie A.
The one obstacle for the move is that Lyon may not let him leave the club in January, whilst Zaniolo seems destined to leave Roma this month.
Aouar’s contract expires in June 2023 which means he can leave on a free transfer, If Roma are willing to pay a fee, or if Milan are willing to pay a fee and can convince the player to join them, then a January move can still happen.