After strengthening the defence with Mario Gila and the attack with Gonçalo Ramos, the next request from Ruben Amorim is a playmaker.
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According to Tuttosport (via MilanNews), Amorim has asked the management for a new attacking midfielder. Various players have been linked in recent weeks, but in the last few hours the name of Nicolò Zaniolo has been gaining momentum.
A market opportunity
Milan’s management has already had contact and meetings with Zaniolo’s agent, Claudio Vigorelli. It’s no secret that the former Roma star is currently locked in a tug-of-war with Udinese over a new contract, and there doesn’t seem to be much chance of reaching an agreement at the moment.
Adding to the tension between the parties is Zaniolo’s decision not to attend training (he presented a medical certificate to justify his absence). The forward’s departure seems the most likely scenario at present, and the player is reportedly eyeing Milan in particular.
His agent visited the Rossoneri headquarters on Tuesday evening, and yesterday he had another meeting with Udinese. It should also be remembered that the Udinese management was at Casa Milan on July 8 and Zaniolo – valued at €15-20m – was one of the names on the table.
He is not the only name being considered, though. In addition to the youngsters Konstantinos Karetsas and Kerim Alajbegovic – who are being courted by Borussia Dortmund and Atalanta respectively – a new idea has emerged in the last few hours: Phil Foden.
His contract with Manchester City expires in a year and the Englishman would bring not only great quality, but also a strong personality and a winning experience. It remains to be seen whether this suggestion will develop into something more concrete in the coming weeks.