Di Marzio: Italian defender ‘first on the list’ for Milan

Gianluca Di Marzio has confirmed AC Milan’s curiosity in signing two younger Italian centre-backs, however the asking worth actually just isn’t low-cost.

Numerous completely different central defenders have already been linked to Milan as rumours swirl that Malick Thiaw or Fikayo Tomori might depart, with the previous specifically being a Bayer Leverkusen goal.

Leoni’s title emerged some weeks in the past as a candidate to come back in and strengthen the rearguard, and final night time there was speak of an acceleration. MilanNews reported that the Rossoneri administrators have initiated contacts with the entourage of {the teenager}.

Leoni: Curiosity and worth confirmed

Now, Gianluca Di Marzio – who spoke reside on Sky throughout ‘Calciomercato – L’Originale’ (through MilanNews) – has additionally confirmed the curiosity in addition to Parma’s excessive calls for for the prized younger expertise.

“For Milan Leoni is first on the listing, in addition to for Inter. Comuzzo can be among the many first on the listing. They’re gifted younger gamers and they’re good,” he mentioned.

“Parma they had been sensible for signing Leoni at an inexpensive worth. Now he has a valuation of a minimum of 25 million, whereas for Comuzzo in January Fiorentina refused 30 million.”

Allegri is believed to be a giant admirer of Leoni, having watched him first hand on a number of events final season. Given the enter that the brand new coach is having, it will not be a shock to see issues transfer ahead.