CorSera reported today that four players will not travel to China with the team for the Asian pre-season tour. Goalkeeper Michael Agazzi, Defenders Albertazzi and Zaccardo, and attacker Simone Verdi will stay in Italy, as the club intends to sell them this summer. Rumors later circulated that Hachim Mastour could also be left out of Mihajlovic's squad.
Gazzetta has reported that Simone Verdi is "very close" to completing a move to Genoa for around €1.5 million.
Alex Offers From Turkey
Tuttosport reported today that Besiktas of Turkey are interested in Milan's Brazilian defender Alex, joining Santos FC and fellow Turkish outfit, Antalyaspor as possible destinations for the centerback.
Zlatan Back to Milan
MilanNews joined almost every other media outlet in Italy in confirming that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will join the club within ten days. News was broken over the weekend that Zlatan will be allowed to leave Paris-St. Germain after the French Supercup in Montreal on August 1st. Ibra will reportedly sign a three year deal work €7.5 million a season.
Milan Wait on Witsel, Chelsea Make A Bid
MilanNews also reported today that Milan will shift focus back to Zenit St. Petersburg Midfielder, Axel Witsel, once the club signs Ibrahimovic and a central defender. However Milan may have waited too long, as CdS reported today that English club Chelsea have submitted a €34 million bid, close to the Russian club's valuation of the Belgian, and have a verbal agreement and can negotiate with the player.
Optimism Over Romagnoli
Mediaset claims AC Milan's bid for Roma's center back, Alessio Romagnoli is €25 million + €3 million in added bonuses and MilanNews confirmed Milan will not exceed this bid. While it was reportedly rejected by Roma, there is optimism in Italy that Romagnoli will end up a Milan player, as he is reportedly pushing for the move.
Preseason Profits
CorSport reported this evening that Milan stand to make €4.5 million in their preseason tours of China and Germany next month. Milan will first travel to China to play in the Intercontinental Championship, playing rivals Inter and Spanish giants, Real Madrid, before coming back to Europe to participate alongside Bayern Munich in the Audi Cup.
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