Earlier today, it was reported that AC Milan had re-lit an old spark in the shape of Manu Kone, but the story of why they lost the player three summers ago is a tale all too familiar.
The mercato is a difficult game, one that requires speed but skill, and there are questions about Milan in both senses, that are heightened currently.
Giorgio Furlani spoke about a lack of panic among the management yesterday, but questions have already arisen about whether this is a correct feeling, given there are several operations that need to be completed in just over a month.
The Rossoneri have secured one signing – Alvaro Morata for €13 million – but there is a growing urgency among the fanbase for other additions to be finalised, given they are close to several targets. However, being close does not guarantee a Diavolo future for the player.
Across the transfer board, the reason for the ‘delays’ – if we can call them that – is due to finances, and the best example of this is the pause on Youssouf Fofana’s move, with AS Monaco wanting significantly more than what is currently being offered by Milan.
Today, news broke that the Rossoneri are interested in Manu Kone, who could be an alternative option to the French midfielder, and it is not their first encounter with the now Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder.
As Radio Rossonera recalls, in the summer of 2021 the Diavolo were in talks to sign the young midfielder, but they did not close a €4 million gap in negotiations, and the German outfit swooped in and landed the player.
Therefore, there could be a beautiful irony in this summer’s mercato if a financial disparity caused another change in the club’s plans that led to them re-lighting an old spark.