AC Milan continue to aim for a defensive reinforcement in view of next season with Sven Botman still being a target for sport director Frederic Massara and technical area director Paolo Maldini. The Dutchman of Lille is the first choice of the Rossoneri. However, a deal is looking complicated right now.
According to what is reported by Sky Sport Italia, Sven Botman is a top summer target also for Newcastle United in the Premier League. In fact, they are willing to put 40 million euros plus 5 other million euros in bonuses to snatch his card from the Rossoneri's radar.
Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara, on the other hand, are evaluating alternative and have highlighted the profile of 22-year-old Belgian centre-back Arthur Theate of Bologna.
Arthur Theate spent the last season on loan with Bologna who are set to sign him permanently. In 31 Serie A appearances, he played an overall of 2427 minutes with 2 goals and 1 assist to his name.
