Some interesting background information has emerged regarding AC Milan’s new signing Jens Petter Hauge, whose future could have been entirely different.
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As we were first to reveal on Friday morning, Milan have been serious in their pursuit of the winger since Thursday’s game against Bodo/Glimt at San Siro in the Europa League.
According to Daniele Longo of Calciomercato.com and other major sources, the Rossoneri have reached an agreement with Bodo/Glimt for the transfer of Hauge, who is expected to join straight away. The fee of the operation will be €5m.
Meanwhile, Tuttosport (via MilanLive) are reporting that several months ago the Norwegian talent was ready to sign for Belgian side Cercle Bruges, who had an agreement with Bodo/Glimt over his outright purchase.
However, the move was blocked by Hauge himself, who sniffed the possibility of moving to a bigger European club. In addition to Milan’s sirens, Norwegian talent was also interested in clubs such as Leipzig, Manchester United and Brighton.