AC Milan’s Potential Interest in PSG Sensation Stalled by Economic Hurdles, Expert Says
AC Milan will likely need to enter the striker market this summer, as Olivier Giroud is reportedly in discussions with LAFC regarding a possible transfer. The Serie A side could pursue Paris Saint-Germain’s Gonçalo Ramos.
This week, the Portuguese striker’s name surfaced as a potential target for the Italian club. Additionally, the player’s agent, Jorge Mendes, is ready to propose Ramos to replace the French striker.
Calciomercato’s Daniele Longo spoke to RadioRossonera and noted that AC Milan has long had an admiration for the PSG striker since he was at SL Benfica. As a result, the interest would be there for Ramos.
“From what we know, in a few weeks, there will be a discussion with Milan,” Longo said (h/t Sempre Milan). “He’s a player that the Rossoneri already liked from his time at Benfica. I don’t exclude that Milan’s door to talk about him is open.
“But we need to understand how a possible negotiation can be organised because PSG tend to be hostile to selling players on loan to top clubs. I think Milan would only consider Ramos on loan or on economically advantageous terms.”
In November, the French champions confirmed their activation of the clause, agreeing to pay the Portuguese giants a potential €80 million, including add-ons, and securing him with a contract until 2028, according to GOAL.
Should PSG sell Ramos, they’d likely want to recoup that sum, so the question over the next few months will be whether the Parisians want to sell and whether AC Milan could pay a sum close to €80 million.
AC Milan Sets €100M Price Tag for PSG Transfer Target, Report Says
Paris Saint-Germain recently saw left-back Nuno Mendes and the Portugal international even scored in the 6-2 win over Montpellier on Sunday. However, could his injury history still push the Parisians to find another left-back?
Lucas Hernandez played the left-back position in Mendes’ absence, but the capital might be looking for a specific player whose primary position is that position. Furthermore, it might be a player that Hernandez is familiar with.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t Sport.fr), PSG holds interest in AC Milan’s Theo Hernandez. Previously on the radar of the Parisian club, the French international could potentially join the capital side and reunite with his brother, Lucas, who also plays for PSG.
In terms of finances, AC Milan has set the price for acquiring the French defender at €100 million. Although the Ligue 1 giants likely value the player, it’s hard to envision them paying that amount for Theo. PSG will probably eye a left-back to backup or compete with Mendes, but it’s one that comes at a more economical price.
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