Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara, the AC Milan directors, are looking to reinforce the squad of Italian head coach Stefano Pioli in the new season with a new midfielder. Franck Kessié has left the team on a Bosman and it is up to the management to find the right solution.
Lately, the name of Douglas Luiz has been linked with a move to the San Siro, he has been mentioned as a plan B for the club after Renato Sanches (who is on the radar of PSG too, reportedly).
According to the latest information shared by Goal, AC Milan are already in talks with Aston Villa for the signing of the 24-year-old Brazilian midfielder.
Sources close to the player believe that there is a 'great chance' to seeing Douglas Luiz don the red and black shirt in the new season.
AC Milan, to sign the player, can rely on his contractual situation with Aston villa. His deal expires in June 2023. He can leave as a free agent once the new season ends and can even sign on a pre-contract agreement starting from January.
Aston Villa, to avoid losing the player on a free, would have to accept a fee that is even lower than what his real value is in the transfer market. (La Gazzetta dello Sport claim that he is valued at around 30 million euros).
