Romano: Lewandowski to Milan in January unlikely – free transfer chances ‘higher’

A January move for Robert Lewandowski does not seem to be a realistic idea for AC Milan, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Yesterday, Sportitalia journalist Gianluigi Longari claimed that Lewandowski has ‘strongly emerged’ as a target for Milan in their search for a No.9. His contract with Barcelona expires at the end of season, meaning he could be available for a low transfer fee.

Not only that, but he reported that Santiago Gimenez’s agent is working on a winter exit, so it could be a case of one in one out. Sport in Spain then confirmed that Milan’s management have indeed met with Lewandowski’s agent – Pini Zahavi – to discuss the possibility of signing him.

Lewa to Milan: Romano’s update

During a video posted on Friday night on his Italian YouTube channel, Fabrizio Romano gave his take on the Lewandowski rumours and poured cold water on the idea of him being a mid-season signing.

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“From what we know, Lewandowski isn’t planning a January transfer, as his desire and focus are on completing the season at Barça. However, the chances of a free transfer in the summer remain higher,” he said.

So, if Milan are to land the Polish star then it seems likely that they will have to wait until next summer. Having seen the impact of Luka Modric’s arrival, though, Lewandowski might well be deemed worth the wait.