Report: Milan among 22 clubs to be offered Duran with Russia move imminent

It is no secret that AC Milan need a striker, but they rejected the chance to sign one on favourable terms in January. 

There were several names linked to Milan, and in the next few months, more will be attached to the Rossoneri. However, things could’ve been placed on hold, had an offered player moved to Milano last month.

No to Duran

As Match Premier, a Russian broadcaster, reports (via MilanNews24), the Diavolo were offered the chance to sign former Aston Villa player, Jhon Duran, who spent the first half of the season with Fenerbahce. However, alleged issues with his character, as the report writes, saw him head back to Al Nassr.

The Saudi club were also keen to part with the Colombian, offering him to 22 clubs in Europe. In fact, Milan were contacted among others like Barcelona and Manchester United, yet the response was the same from everyone, no.

So, the striker will now head to the club who were willing to take a chance on him, Zenit St. Petersburg. However, there is a benefit to taking the chance on him.

At least for now, there are no costs, with Zenit getting the forward without paying any loan fees to Al Nassr and there is a purchase option in the summer, nothing obligatory. A clear sign of how much the club wanted him gone, at least for now.

The Rossoneri were previously interested in him, but even despite their struggles this season, they did not see the point in a move…