CorSport: Milan still pursuing Partizan star on Savicevic’s recommendation – the situation

Despite failing to get the deal done in the winter transfer window, AC Milan have no intention of giving up on Andrej Kostic.

According to Corriere dello Sport (via MN24) this morning, Milan have continued work to try and get Kostic ahead of the summer. Discussions with Partizan Belgrade have continued, a sign that the management consider the young talent a top priority.

The issue to overcome

As was the case in January, the main issue remains the player’s valuation. While the Serbian club set a high price tag in January, asking for €10m, Milan didn’t agree. The Rossoneri’s plan, as per the paper, is to lower the asking price to at least €5m fixed plus a series of bonuses.

The move is also supported by former great Dejan Savicevic, who reportedly personally recommended his compatriot to the Milan management. Kostic’s performance this season also speaks volumes: at 18 years of age, he has nine goals in 29 games, one every 98 minutes.

The player for his part is still pushing hard to join Milan, and is supported by his entourage. The club aim to close the deal in the coming weeks to overcome the competition from certain teams around Europe, CorSport conclude.