AC Milan are reportedly set to hold talks with Everton over James Rodriguez next week, while Philippe Coutinho has been touted as a potential target too.
The Rossoneri will be looking to replace Hakan Calhanoglu in the coming weeks following his exit on a free transfer to join Inter, as that void leaves us with a lack of creative quality in the final third.
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In turn, a No.10 or playmaker will be high on the agenda this summer and it appears as though there are two potential targets being eyed to provide a solution.
According to Marca, as noted by MilanNews, James is being linked with an exit from Everton and Milan have been touted as a possible destination for the Colombian international.
It’s added that any deal could be worth around €10m but that could be lowered through agent Jorge Mendes negotiating a discount, and so talks between the two clubs are expected to get underway next week.
Further, Marca also report Coutinho is a target for Milan and contact has been made with Barcelona over the Brazilian ace to see whether or not a deal could be done this summer.
James, 29, registered six goals and nine assists in 26 appearances for Everton, while Coutinho bagged three goals and two assists in 14 outings last season.
Time will tell if either emerge as a priority and an eventual solution for the Rossoneri and Stefano Pioli, but it appears as though both are on our transfer radar this summer as we look to bring in much-needed creative class to ensure we have enough quality to be competitive both at home and in Europe on our return to the Champions League.