AC Milan are reportedly in a difficult situation as despite agreeing a deal with Al Hilal for Theo Hernandez, the Frenchman isn’t keen on the move.
The Rossoneri face a critical summer this year as we look to rebuild after a bitterly disappointing campaign, while newly-appointed sporting director Igli Tare and the returning Massimiliano Allegri have a huge job on their hands in ensuring that we’re significantly more competitive next season.
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With no European football compounding our struggles, the expectation is that Milan will have to sell in order to balance our books and raise funds to spend on reinforcements, but it seems as though a string of key individuals who we’d perhaps rather build around, are instead being linked with departures.
As per Antonio Vitiello, Milan have agreed a deal worth €30m plus bonuses with Al Hilal for Hernandez, and given he’s only got 12 months remaining on his current contract, that’s arguably great business as we also avoid losing him to a more direct rival.
However, it’s added that the French defender doesn’t want to move to Saudi Arabia at this stage of his career, and so he’s waiting on offers from Europe instead with no real hope given on any progression being made in renewal talks with Milan.
In turn, it appears as though the respective parties have reached an impasse, and time will tell what develops to provide a solution that will suit all concerned.
Based on the claim that Milan have been able to agree terms with Al Hilal, that would suggest that we’re certainly willing to move Hernandez on this summer if he doesn’t put pen to paper on a new contract, and his transfer fee will go towards helping Allegri rebuild the squad to suit his identity and style of play.
If there is a clear indication on the player’s side that he wants to leave, Milan will be better off trying to sell him now in order to avoid the risk of losing him for nothing next year, and so if a move to Saudi Arabia doesn’t appeal, perhaps it’s in everyone’s best interests to find an alternative solution in Europe.
What Milan must be careful with though is maintaining a delicate and critical balance in the summer transfer market. Exits seem inevitable, but too many and we risk losing stability. Conversely, player sales will give us financial strength and flexibility to make our own signings, and so it’s hoped that we can start to see progress on that front in the coming weeks.
