Yahoo Sports GdS: ‘Milan raise the wall’ – Tomori could leave with €25m signing targeted
The transfer window is about to reopen, and AC Milan might well be busy in January as they look to strengthen their squad, namely in defence.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, there could be movement in terms of wingers because Okafor and/or Chukwueze could leave to make room for a new addition. Akliouche of Monaco is the profile that is liked the most, with Leweling of Stuttgart the first alternative.
Meanwhile, Fikayo Tomori sought after in Italy and abroad. If the Englishman were to leave, the Rossoneri would then need to fill a hole in the squad and the main name they have in mind is Cristhian Mosquera.
All depends on Tomori
The crux of the matter remains Tomori. The former Chelsea man has lost his starting spot in recent weeks, with Fonseca now seemingly set on giving constant faith to the Gabbia-Thiaw duo.
Tomori has accepted the reserve role without complaints, but it is clear that he cannot be happy with his current position at Milan because he knows he has to start to have a chance of getting back in the England squad.
Napoli have already made an inquiry and Juventus also like Tomori. The Milan directors want to sell abroad and it is above all Newcastle who have shown interest, while West Ham are keen too.
The asking price will be around €20-25m, and the 26-year-old central defender will have a say in where he goes too.
The replacement identified
As mentioned, Tomori’s departure would then force Milan to look for a replacement. The Rossoneri management already have a list of various profiles that have been followed in recent months. The idea was to invest in the summer, but it could be brought forward.
Mosquera at Valencia is a target, with the LaLiga side currently second-last in the table and at high risk of relegation. On the one hand, the Spanish club do not want to give up the young talent in order to chase the goal of survival, on the other there is the economic issue.
Their accounts are not in good shape and the sale of the defender would bring a bit of oxygen, while Mosquera’s current deal runs out in 2026 and he has no intention to renew. He would cost around €25m, and has a low salary.
Mosquera’s agent is Sergio Barila (who also represented Carlos Bacca), while relations between the clubs already exist following the deal for Yunus Musah in summer 2023.
