Vitiello: Akanji accepts Milan idea – the next steps to make for contract discussions

With a disappointing defeat to Cremonese on the opening day, AC Milan have now started to try to sign a new defender. 

Massimiliano Allegri’s return to Milan did not start how he or anyone would have liked. Instead, though, it gives a low to build from, and probably a reminder to everyone that the Rossoneri are not a new team yet.

Instead, the project will take time and some investment, and this is why the manager met with Igli Tare at Casa Milan on Sunday morning.

Since then, there have been several rumours, but the most intriguing one is the request for a new central defender.

Akanji accepts

A few names have been suggested, but it seems that the Diavolo have a preference for Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji, who has recently been in talks with Galatasaray. However, he has never approved the move.

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This is where Milan instantly have an upper hand. As Antonio Vitiello, via Milan Matters, reports, the central defender has ‘given his availability’ to the Rossoneri. So, now the parties can move forward to arrange a deal.

Next up, an agreement on his salary needs to be found, but with it being a World Cup year, it is likely that playing time will be very important, especially at a high level.