La Gazzetta dello Sport, in today's print edition, took stock of the transfer market window that is to come and analysed the likely movements of AC Milan, guided by Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara.
According to the newspaper, the Rossoneri directors are taking steps forward to sign Renato Sanches from Lille. The Portuguese would be Kessie's replacement but he would also have the possibility of being employed in a more advanced position: as an attacking midfielder.
Renato Sanches is not willing to renew his contract with the French club which ends in June 2023. An agreement between AC Milan and Lille may be found on the basis of 15 million euros.
The big concern, however, is Jorge Mendes (agent of Renato Sanches as well as Rafael Leao) requesting a high salary. The Rossoneri directors are trying to lower the claims from almost 6 million euros to 4 million instead.
