AC Milan has begun a fruitful dialogue with Yunus Musah's representatives, Valencia's highly-rated midfielder, according to recent reports. A constant exchange between Milan's Geoffrey Moncada and Giorgio Furlani with the player's agents suggests a deal may be imminent.
Moncada and Furlani are believed to be on the cusp of securing an intriguing deal, as the discussions are yielding optimistic results. Musah is seen as the potential successor to Sandro Tonali, with his transfer looming. The Valencia star carries a price tag of €20m, a fee Milan is keen to meet to outpace competition from Premier League rivals, including West Ham.
AC Milan's intent to reinforce their midfield could materialize in the next few days, providing Stefano Pioli with a dynamic talent that rivals previously linked Inter Milan might regret missing out on. An additional perk, the US international's possession of an Italian passport, would not exhaust Milan's non-EU player slots.
In an audacious move, AC Milan's CEO, Giorgio Furlani, is reportedly in London to secure a double deal with Chelsea, valued at €26m. As per La Gazzetta dello Sport, Furlani is in the English capital to advance negotiations for the transfer of Loftus-Cheek and Pulisic, both of whom are not fundamental to Chelsea's immediate plans given the vast squad and recent expenditure.
The signings of Loftus-Cheek, a versatile midfielder, and Pulisic, primarily a right-winger, come after Tonali's transfer to Newcastle United left the Milan squad in dire need of midfield strength. These Chelsea players, whose playing time was sporadic last season, are expected to be significant assets to Milan's restructuring efforts.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek's imminent transfer to Milan appears to be only the first step in Stefano Pioli's plans to overhaul the midfield. La Repubblica (via MilanNews) hints at Loftus-Cheek's official announcement being forthcoming. The English midfielder will undoubtedly bolster the team following Tonali's exit, but Pioli's vision encompasses more.
Pioli is reportedly keen on adding a 'regista' to his midfield, leading to Tijjani Reijnders of AZ Alkmaar being shortlisted. The 24-year-old player's versatility, including his ability to operate as a deeper-lying presence, coupled with his impressive tally of 8 goals and 11 assists last season, that earned him the club's player of the season award, make him a potentially invaluable acquisition for Milan.
