At Udinese, the Nicolò Zaniolo situation continues to dominate discussions. Relations between the two sides remain extremely tense, especially after the player’s decision not to attend the Bianconeri’s training sessions. In the coming hours, a meeting is expected between the forward’s agent, Claudio Vigorelli, and the Friulian club’s directors in an attempt to reach an agreement over a new contract, but the gap between the parties will not be easy to bridge.
According to Sportmediaset.it, which has provided an update on the negotiations between Zaniolo and Udinese, the Bianconeri remain firm on a salary of €1.5 million net per season, while the former Roma player is asking for between €400,000 and €500,000 more to reflect his excellent performances last season and his key role within the team. For now, there is no agreement between the two parties, meaning a potential transfer cannot be ruled out.
Several clubs are monitoring the situation closely and waiting to see how it develops. Among them is Milan, who met with Zaniolo’s agent on Tuesday evening, 14 July. The agent is believed to have informed the Rossoneri directors of the conditions required to complete a deal for his client, who could be deployed as an attacking midfielder in Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system.
According to Sportmediaset.it, AC Milan currently appear to be ahead of Juventus and Bologna in the race for the former Roma player, with both clubs also following his situation closely.
