AC Milan are looking for a centre-back to try and complete the department after Matteo Gabbia’s exit, and Andrew Omobamidele has been linked by another source.
With Fikayo Tomori, Malick Thiaw, Pierre Kalulu and Simon Kjaer as the current options in the middle of the defence, the management are pursuing a player who can replace Gabbia and perhaps offer more physical guarantees than Kjaer.
Carlo Pellegatti spoke during a video on his YouTube channel (via PianetaMilan) about Milan’s hunt for a central defender and he mentioned the name of Omobamidele, who plays for Norwich City and has an Irish passport.
According to Pellegatti, the Rossoneri could sign him either during the current summer mercato or wait until the January window opens, with the Championship side asking for around €15m to sell at present.
As La Gazzetta dello Sport reported, negotiation could still be difficult given Norwich will try to mount a promotion push and do not want to lose such a talented young defender.
£12million better off: Leeds United need to use Max Aarons spare cash on these signings instead – View
Leeds United planned to commit to a £12million expenditure to signing Max Aarons from Norwich City, before a Bournemouth hijack saw him move to the South Coast
The Whites looked to bring in two signings this week, with only Joe Rodon ending up being unveiled as a new Leeds player this week.
That is because the agreed deal to see Max Aarons join the club for a total £12million from Norwich City fell through at the last minute, as Bournemouth hijacked the deal and brought him to Dean Court in the Premier League.
It’s a signing that Leeds can deal without, knowing Cody Drameh has performed incredibly well in the Championship across the last two seasons, potentially in need of a new deal.
With that money now left over after not signing Aarons, we take a look at two players that Leeds should be throwing the money at…
Left-back: Alvaro Fernandez
While it’s tough to see Leeds being able to sign Manchester United talent Alvaro Fernandez on a permanent deal right now, another loan should be on the cards.
The Spaniard was brilliant at Preston last term, and will be keen to continue in that same vein, with playing time at Old Trafford surely limited, given the options there.
A loan-to-buy bid for the 6ft1in left-back could be a good move for Leeds, knowing he’s great going forward while also holding his own in defence too.
A young, attack-minded left-back is required, to provide much more balance to the side.
Is Joe Rodon a good signing?
