Milan is looking for reinforcements for their midfiled and Jordan Veretout remains a concrete objective. The player has not been called up to Fiorentina's squad that will leave for the USA, and a positive meeting occured today between the two clubs. The rossoneri came slightly closer to the 25 million euro asking price of Fiorentina with no technical counterparts. Milan tried to insert Biglia into the deal but the viola are not interested.
The rossoneri offered 15 million plus 2 million in bonuses. Now Fiorentina will also meet with Roma, who are interested in Veretout as well, and the situation will be defined. The giallorossi have offered 16 million plus 2 in bonuses. As of today Fiorentina have not found an agreement with either club and they are hoping that a bidding war ensues and raises the Frenchman's value.
Positive contacts also occured today between Milan and the agents of Ismail Bennacer. An agreement on the player's wages has been reached, but they are still working on the last details of a contract (the agent will arrive in Italy on Monday). The deal could close in the next few hours, with Empoli set to receive 16 million euros for the player. However, Empoli have had to inform Arsenal (his former team) of a possible deal with Milan for formal reasons, and the Gunners could decide to match the offer. If Arsenal decide 'no,' then a deal could close imminently.
In the event that Veretout doesn't arrive, another idea for the midfield is Jean Michael Seri of Fulham. The Ivorian, who arrived from Nice for 30 million last summer, will leave following the relegation of the English side. For now it is only an idea.
