AC Milan sporting director Igli Tare has reportedly held talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a deal for Granit Xhaka.
Speculation is rife over potential incomings and outgoings for the Rossoneri this summer, as the club is busy working to rebuild the squad for Massimiliano Allegri.
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Having returned for a second stint in charge, the Italian tactician will want to mould the squad into his own to help implement his preferred identity and style of play, and so the expectation is that we’ll see plenty of activity from the club in the coming weeks.
According to Antonio Vitiello, Tare has held talks with Leverkusen over a potential double deal, with negotiations expected to continue over the signing of midfield stalwart Xhaka, while Malick Thiaw could move in the opposite direction.
It doesn’t sound as though either possible switch is imminent as further talks are needed, but the pieces could be there for an agreement to be reached on a transfer deal as well as personal terms.
Losing Thiaw would leave a void in our defensive unit that would need to be filled though, but with reports of talks taking place over signing Parma youngster Giovanni Leoni, he could be the replacement that is being lined up.
As for Xhaka, the 32-year-old would bring experience, leadership, character and quality to our midfield if he were to arrive, helping us to fill the glaring void that’s been left behind by Tijjani Reijnders after his departure to join Manchester City.
Further, he could be the type of signing that not only suits Allegri’s preferred way of playing, but as we look to bounce back from a bitterly disappointing season with pressure on the management team, staff and players to turn things around, adding experienced stalwarts could be a smart move to help us rebuild the foundations needed for future success.
