AC Milan Target Close To Joining Monaco As Roma Prepare To Sell Spinazzola
Written By Onyeka Daniel
Despite the fact that AC Milan have made the reinforcement of their defense a top priority, it’s not going well for the club in the transfer market as they’ve been unable to get their targets.
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First, reports emerged that the Rossoneri are having second thoughts about signing Juan Miranda from Real Betis this winter. They would rather wait until the summer to get him for free when his contract expires, now another target is slowly slipping out of their reach.
Former PSG defender, Thilo Kehrer is likely to join French side Monaco on loan for the rest of the season, leaving the Rossoneri and AS Roma to explore other options.
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As has been reported by Footmercato, the West Ham United defender is not far away from agreeing on terms with Monaco as he tries to get more game time in the second half of the season. The loan Is not expected to include any option or obligation for Monaco to buy the player on a permanent deal.
Milan and Roma have both been viewing Kehrer as one of many defensive options for the January transfer window as both sides seek to add more depth to their squads. Milan have been linked with a host of players and Kehrer appeared one of the more attainable ones in the sense that West Ham are happy let him join another club.
The latest name to be linked with Milan’s defence is Lilian Brassier who plays for Stade Brest. The 1999-born defender can play as a centre-back and at left-back, a versatility that will be attractive to Stefano Pioli given he is light in both of those areas right now.
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The contract of Italian defender, Leonardo Spinazzola runs out at the end of the season, and with the outcome of the negotiation to prolong it up in the air, Roma might seize the final chance to cash in on him a little in January.
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A couple of Saudi clubs and Galatasaray have shown interest in the wingback according to reports. The Giallorossi haven’t received a concrete offer at this stage, but they would contemplate it if they got one. Considering his usual role, the fact that he hasn’t logged any minutes in the past two matches has raised suspicions.
Roma could sell Spinazzola and part ways with Renato Sanches to raise funds to sign a center-back, their main priority. Their top target is Arthur Theate. However, they’ll have to convince Rennes with a decent bid.
The Belgian international has past Serie A experience considering his time at Bologna and can play either in the middle or on the left. Nicola Zalewski has often played ahead of Spinazzola this season, so he would hardly be missed.
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