‘Vaguely reminiscent of Haaland’ – Milan waiting for Harder’s approval after Rennes focus

There has been a lot said about a move for Conrad Harder this week, and AC Milan are currently waiting for the biggest statement. 

Harder’s name has emerged from nowhere in a Milan capacity. The Rossoneri have been focusing, with respect, on more well-known prospects, and have now placed their hope and funds in a relatively unknown quality.

A well-thought-of striker, Harder would arrive with a lot of questions, perhaps more than Santiago Gimenez. It is this point where the problem arises for many. Massimiliano Allegri has asked for a ‘top quality’ striker; the Dane may be that now or in the future, but it is a gamble.

A waiting game

For now, though, there is a lot that needs to happen, despite a bid effectively being accepted by Sporting. That is for the ‘yes’ to arrive from the 20-year-old, as Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Luca Bianchin states, via MilanNews.

“Conrad Harder is very close to AC Milan. After meeting with Tare and Allegri at the club yesterday morning, AC Milan decided to accelerate their pursuit of the Danish striker from Sporting. Harder is now AC Milan’s first option. In fact, it’s more than that: the negotiations are accelerating rapidly. 

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“AC Milan and Sporting have been in principle for days for a transfer worth €24 million plus €3 million in bonuses and a percentage of the resale price. Harder, however, has yet to approve AC Milan’s offer because in recent days he has focused heavily on Rennes, considered an ideal club for its squad size and ability to develop young players.”