Torino have reportedly set their sights on signing AC Milan midfielder Warren Bondo, but they face strong competition to land him.
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Bondo arrived at Milan on deadline day in the winter transfer window with the label of being deputy to Youssouf Fofana. However, he joined with an injury and barely got any playing time under Sergio Conceicao after recovering, leading to question marks abut his future.
Bondo in demand
According to Tuttosport (via CuoreToro) this morning, the summer wndow promises to be crucial for the future of Torino, determined to turn the page after a disappointing season. The Granata management are working on numerous exits, and they want to sign a midfielder too.
In midfield, several key farewells are looming, both for sporting and economic reasons. Among the possible departures are Karel Linetty, Adrien Tameze and Samuele Ricci, with the aim of lightening the wage bill and cashing in useful resources for the incoming market.
Bondo is one of the names they have evaluated as a target and he will be evaluated by Massimiliano Allegri in preseason. However, there is the knowledge that if the Frenchman stays at Milan he will probably spend a lot of time on the bench.
Il Toro have reportedly asked for information on the feasibility of the operation, but it is still all in progress. Milan bought him in January for €12m, while Genoa, Bologna and Fiorentina are also credited with interest.
The headline on the front page reads: ‘Not just Ricci. Toro-Milan: there’s also talk of Bondo’. It’s no secret that negotiations have been underway for some time between Milan and Torino for Ricci, so he could be involved in the talks.