Moretto: Milan readying first offer as Atletico Madrid enquire about centre-back

Strahinja Pavlovic is at the top of AC Milan’s wish list for the defence and according to a report, they are now preparing their first official offer. However, they could also end up faxing the competition of Atletico Madrid. 

Gazzetta dello Sport reported this morning that Pavlovic has told RB Salzburg that he would like to be sold this summer, having reached an agreement in principle with Milan. As such, the latter are now set for negotiations with the Austrian side.

As reported by Matteo Moretto, Milan are ready to present their first official offer for the defender, worth €18m. Salzburg are asking for €25m, though, so more negotiations will be required to get the operation over the line.

In the meantime, Atletico Madrid have also enquired about the Serbian centre-back as they are struggling to reach an agreement with Feyenoord over David Hancko. They might be too late, though, especially given the player’s will to join the Rossoneri this summer.

Milan are also focused on a few other reinforcements, with Lazar Samardzic heavily linked, and another striker could also arrive following the signing of Alvaro Morata. In short, busy weeks ahead are expected.