Reports: Milan abandon Harder pursuit to satisfy Allegri with Vlahovic signing

Conrad Harder’s move to AC Milan is reportedly falling through and as a result, per various reports, the Rossoneri are ready to switch focus to Dusan Vlahovic. 

Harder seemed to be just a medical away from signing his Milan contract a few days ago, but things have now become complicated in the talks with Sporting Lisbon. With the second game of the season scheduled for Friday (Lecce away), Max Allegri has grown tired of waiting.

As first reported by Gianluca Di Marzio this afternoon, the Harder stalemate has forced the Rossoneri into a position they don’t want to be in: waiting with no guarantees. As such, they could now switch their focus to Vlahovic, who has always been a request of Allegri.

Vlahovic now the focus

As added by Daniele Longo, Milan are no longer willing to wait for Sporting’s green light for Harder and have thus chosen Allegri’s line. Indeed, they are now moving full steam ahead for Vlahovic, who remains on Juve’s exit list.

Earlier today, it was reported that the Serbian striker is willing to accept a salary of €6m per year plus bonuses (for a maximum of €7.5m). The Bianconeri, meanwhile, have set the price tag at €20m – the minimum needed to avoid a capital loss.

It remains to be seen if the parties will take steps forward in the coming hours, but what’s clear is that Milan need a striker as soon as possible.