Tuttosport: Bartesaghi salary tripled to fend off competition as Premier League interest arrives

There have been several revelations for AC Milan this season, but the biggest has to have been Davide Bartesaghi. 

In the summer, there were plenty of opportunities for Bartesaghi to leave Milan. However, Massimiliano Allegri rejected them all – like he did with Alexis Saelemaekers – believing he could be an important player when the time arose.

Now, the Italian youngster is the starting left-back, but his performance on the left of a three-man defence has only raised excitement once more.

Of course, there have been suggestions that this would be his position in the past. However, him being even more versatile is only another thing that Allegri can build upon.

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As a result, reports recently have suggested that Premier League clubs are flocking to look at the defender, with Arsenal currently looking like the most interested party, but it seems Milan are ready to fight back.

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Tuttosport reports this morning that the Rossoneri are considering tripling his salary, as well as offering him a longer contract beyond his 2030 expiry date, as MilanNews relays. Despite signing a new deal in May, the Diavolo want to double down on his position and fend off any interest.

With an Italian National Team call-up potentially on the horizon, too, perhaps this interest will only grow in the future.