As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport this morning, at the end of Brahim Diaz's loan spell at AC Milan this summer, the club has three options: either to let the player return to Spain (an option not being considered by the Italians), to pay the 22 million euros buyout clause while awaiting a possible counter-buyout from Madrid set at 27 million euros, or to negotiate to buy the player on a discount.
The latter option seems to be the most viable, with Milan not intending to offer more than a cool 18 million euros to Florentino Perez to keep the number 10 on the basis of a permanent transfer at Milanello. Much will depend on Real Madrid's will, who are also considering their options with the player: Diaz is unlikely to have space in the stellar squad currently coached by Carlo Ancelotti, but at the same time, more financially attractive offers could arrive than that of Milan.
AC Milan evaluate an alternative to Brahim Diaz...
Therefore, if Brahim Diaz were to leave Milan after three years spent on loan, the Rossoneri could turn to one of the talents that emerged in Serie A lately. We are talking about Tommaso Baldanzi. His profile perfectly matches what this Rossoneri club are looking for: he is young, born in 2003, has already had a year of experience in the top flight, and has enormous potential for his young age. Furthermore, and perhaps most importantly, the cost of the transfer fee is still reasonable and perfect for this type of investment: not more than 15 million euros, as relayed by Milannews.it.
AC Milan, moreover, have had a positive history in recent years with young talents taken from Empoli: Bennacer is a pillar of the Rossoneri midfield, and Krunic has carved out a very important role for himself in the squad.
