The return of Victor Boniface to Germany has deepened pessimism about the likelihood of the deal being completed.
Milan’s decision will come soon, but as of last night the Rossoneri management has already resumed work on an alternative solution. Among the names that have never truly disappeared from the radar, despite financial complications tied to wages, is that of Dusan Vlahovic, long considered Massimiliano Allegri’s preferred target, with the coach pushing strongly to bring the Serbian striker to Milan.
According to what has been reported by Milannews.it, Milan have reopened talks with Darko Ristic, Vlahovic’s agent, to address the matter directly and seek a solution that could overcome the wage obstacle. Vlahovic’s final year under contract with Juventus guarantees him a net salary of €12 million, of which €2 million have already been paid. The lack of concrete offers for the Serbian forward is one of the levers Milan hopes to exploit in order to reach an agreement that better reflects his current market value.
Between the two clubs, an agreement would not be a major hurdle. As of June 30, Vlahovic still carried a residual amortization value of €19 million, with two more months already written off. Therefore, a bid of around €15 million plus bonuses could be enough for Juve and Milan to finalize a deal that would be financially advantageous for both sides. It is clear, however, that with only a few days left in the transfer window, and despite Comolli’s hardline stance, Juventus may have to take a step back regarding any potential exit incentives.
Meanwhile, the Bianconeri are keeping discussions alive with Gordon Stipic, the agent of Alexis Saelemaekers, a player highly appreciated by Tudor and one whom Milan rate highly, not to mention another of Allegri’s long-time favorites (he was Milan’s best player yesterday in the disastrous defeat to Cremonese). Yet in the final week of the transfer market, everything remains subject to sudden change. The prevailing sense is that, if anything develops, it would not be a direct swap but rather two separate transactions.
