Tuttosport: Milan identify €30m Fiorentina star as ‘Plan B’ if Leoni vanishes

By: Oliver Fisher

AC Milan are looking at two Italians to strengthen the back line, but they must complete a sale in order to fund a move.

According to Tuttosport (via ViolaNews), Milan’s dream defensive signing is Giovanni Leoni of Parma. However, he is also liked by Inter and Juventus, and in general by everyone in Serie A after a second half of the season as a real protagonist at the age of just 18.

The Rossoneri are willing to sacrifice Malick Thiaw to free up the space and the money required to go for Leoni, given that Igli Tare has also reportedly already sold the German to Como for €25m.

However, Thiaw was hoping for a return to his homeland to a club playing in the Champions League, and has been stalling for time now. He has also spoken to Cesc Fabregas, but he is still not convinced, with Como expecting a definitive answer by midweek.

In the meantime, Milan are looking around and hoping that Newcastle United will come forward with a written offer that might be a bit more tempting than Como.

Once Thiaw leaves, Milan will go to Parma for Leoni, but there is a Plan B: Pietro Comuzzo from Fiorentina, another Italian defender with a value of no less than €30m. In fact, La Viola’s sporting director Pradè has publicly admitted that Commisso refused €35m from Napoli in January.

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