Romano: Milan prepare €20m opening bid for De Winter with player keen on move

AC Milan have accelerated their pursuit of Koni De Winter and they want him to replace Malick Thiaw, reports claim.

Milan and Newcastle have agreed a deal worth €40m including bonuses for Thiaw, who has left the squad in order to fly back to Italy before undergoing a medical, as per reports. This means that the Rossoneri management are looking for a replacement, with several names already linked.

Matteo Moretto reported earlier on Sunday that Pietro Comuzzo seemed to be the name that Igli Tare and co. were going for. However, it seems that Milan have another idea in mind and it is gaining momentum.

‘Keen on the move’

Now, Fabrizio Romano has given the following update: “AC Milan have made contact for Koni De Winter with both player and Genoa side. Genoa want €25m package, AC Milan consider opening bid around €20m plus add-ons. De Winter, keen on AC Milan move.”

Matteo Moretto adds that negotiations are underway for De Winter to join Milan. Genoa value him at around €25m, including bonuses, and the Rossoneri club aims to speed up the process soon and outpace the competition.

In recent hours, Comuzzo’s profile has been reconsidered, but at the moment, the costs of the operation are higher compared to De Winter.