AC Milan will launch a new, third bid for AS Roma defender Alessio Romagnoli, according to Sky's Gianluca DiMarzio. The Rossoneri's bid of €25 million (plus bonuses) was rejected earlier today, as Roma appear to be sticking to their price tag of €30 million they set last month for the young Italian center back. Coach Sinsia Mihajlovic is "optimistic" Milan will launch a new bid, with the offer to be presented in the coming hours or in the morning. Sky reports the bid will be close to Roma's €30 million asking price.
Should Milan fail in their bid for Romagnoli, who leaves for the capital club's preseason tour of Australia this week, the club has identified two alternatives. Torino's Maksimovic and Fiorentinia's Savic have been the most recent defenders linked to the Rossoneri if they decide to bow out of the Romagnoli race. New Milan boss Mihajlovic coached Maksimovic during his time as manager of the Serbian national team.
Milan will launch their latest offer for Romagnoli soon, while Maksimovic and Savic wait.
