Romano: Milan submit €7m bid to Young Boys for defender – ‘player keen on the move’

AC Milan are moving quickly in their pursuit of Zachary Athekame, having launched a bid to try sign him from Young Boys.

Guela Doue of Strasbourg has long been reported to be the number one target for the right-back role, but the costs involved have made it difficult to make any progress on this front.

As a result, this morning’s edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport spoke about a new target from Switzerland, more specifically Athekame. By signing him Milan could shift the budget saved to other areas.

Milan launch first bid

Fabrizio Romano reports: “Understand AC Milan sent today their first official bid for Zachary Athekame as new right back. Proposal worth €7m, negotiations ongoing with player keen on the move.”

Matteo Moretto is along the same lines: “Milan have submitted an official offer for Zachary Athekame of approximately €7m. Negotiations are ongoing with Young Boys and the Swiss full-back who has already said yes to the Rossoneri.”

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If Gianluca Di Marzio is to be believed, though, the offer will not be enough to land Athekame. Young Boys are asking €10m for the 2004-born full-back, who is also being eyed by Bologna and Udinese. The Swiss club are currently refusing to accept lower offers.

Last season, the defender made 44 appearances in all competitions, scoring one goal and providing three assists.