Gazzetta: AC Milan open Tomori talks and could sell Romagnoli
AC Milan are having serious doubts whether to renew Romagnoli’s contract or sell him in the summer and sign Fikayo Tomori permanently.
In the summer and January, AC Milan were very close to purchasing Mohamed Simakan from Strasbourg. Despite their long courtship, the Rossoneri changed target at the end and signed Fikayo Tomori on loan from Chelsea with an option to buy set at 28 million euros.
The English centre back has settled in immediately and will be challenging captain Romagnoli for a starting spot until the end of the season. Against Roma, coach Pioli Stefano preferred Tomori over Romagnoli. A tough choice that paid off.
Against Roma, Fikayo Tomori was simply impeccable with the Rossoneri fans naming him as Man of the Match. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the excellent performance of the young English defender at the Olimpico has strengthened the conviction of Milan to keep him for longer. The Rossoneri want to sign the 23-year-old from Chelsea on a permanent deal.
Tomori has carved out an important role in the AC Milan squad, overturning the old hierarchy. The exclusion with Roma certainly did not make the captain happy but he is still in high regard by Maldini. The problem, however, is related to his renewal. Alessio has a contract expiring in 2022 and is aiming for a richer agreement for the future. The management was shocked when Raiola asked for 6 million euros per year and talks have been difficult so far. Meanwhile, AC Milan are now seriously considering whether to offer him a new contract or sell Romagnoli in the summer.
Romagnoli’s confirmation is not that obvious and AC Milan don’t want to be blackmailed by Raiola again after what is happening with Gianluigi Donnarumma. In the meantime AC Milan have resumed talks with Chelsea in an attempt to lower their asking price of 28 million euros.
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