Mike Maignan was the first signing of AC Milan in view of the coming season, but the Rossoneri managers do not stop there. As per many reports, the next target is Udinese's attacking midfielder, Rodrigo De Paul.
Hakan Calhanoglu is looking more likely to leave the club during this summer due to not reaching an agreement with the Milanese board over a contract extension, and De Paul would be the perfect fit for Stefano Pioli's lineup and formation.
As per Tuttosport, De Paul interests not only AC Milan but also Atletico Madrid as well as Juventus. Udinese's asking price makes the operation very difficult: 35-40 million euros, but they would be willing to accept a lower fee if a player is included in the deal; the profile of Jens Petter Hauge pleases them.
Rodrigo De Paul is the first target for Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara.
However, there are other alternative paths that the club directors may take eventually like signing Papu Gomez from Sevilla who would welcome a return to Italy. There is also his former teammate at Atalanta Josip Ilicic: two low-cost operations.
Then finally, AC Milan hopes to keep Brahim Diaz. Contacts shall start with Real Madrid soon, concludes the report.
