Yahoo Sports ‘A decisive day’ – Di Marzio gives update on Milan’s pursuit of Man Utd and Man City duo
Today could be a decisive day in AC Milan’s pursuit of Marcus Rashford, while Kyle Walker is also waiting for a response from the management.
Milan have been extensively linked with moves for both Rashford and Walker, who wish to leave Manchester United and Manchester City respectively to try a new experience after years of service.
It was believed that the departure of Noah Okafor to RB Leipzig could facilitate the arrival of the English forward, both in terms of funds and a spot in the squad. However, that deal has now collapsed.
Thus, the plans have been left in limbo somewhat with many questioning the strategy. A forward is definitely needed with Okafor apparently injured, Samuel Chukwueze still out plus Christian Pulisic and Alvaro Morata going off with problems last night.
After the 2-1 win over Como last night, Gianluca Di Marzio spoke live on Sky (via MilanNews) to give an update on Milan’s pursuit of Rashford and Walker.
“From the signals coming from Manchester, tomorrow will be a decisive day. A meeting is expected between his brother, who is also the player’s agent, and Manchester United. Milan are waiting for news,” he said.
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“The signals are of a day that will make it clear whether Rashford will be Milan’s. He has always been a first choice, even more so with the injuries of Morata and Pulisic. A complicated negotiation, the tactical aspect needs to be understood given that he is a player who likes to start from the left.
“Something went wrong in Okafor’s recovery time and Leipzig decided not to continue. Now there is also the problem of finding a team willing to take Okafor, otherwise Okafor will have to be removed from the list to insert another player.
“If Rashford arrives, Walker cannot arrive. If Rashford makes another choice, Milan will go for Walker who is waiting for Milan. He only wants Milan.”
