AC Milan could swoop to try and beat Liverpool to the signing of Lille defender Sven Botman in January, according to a report.
Milan’s priority in January is to buy a new centre-back given that injuries have vastly depleted Stefano Pioli’s options while Léo Duarte and Mateo Musacchio are not considered part of the plans.
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Calciomercato.it recently reported that scout leader Geoffrey Moncada is scouring the French market for possible reinforcements, and that Botman is one of a seven-man list of players that has caught his eye.
According to PianetaMilan, Milan scouts have indeed put Botman’s name down in their notebook as the 20-year-old has stood out in the Europa League, particularly in the two games against Milan.
He is under contract until 30 June 2025 and therefore would cost around €30m, plus there is Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool to contend with, as they are apparently looking at Botman as a replacement for injured Virgil van Dijk.
