The name Tare is now focusing on is Comuzzo rather than Leoni: contacts have already been made with the Fiorentina defender
Juve, Tudor says: “This will be Koopmeiners’ year. Vlahovic? I spoke to him…”
The Bianconeri coach: “I’m very happy with Teun and Bremer. Dusan is also training well, and there is harmony with the club on the transfer market.”
“I’m in tune with the club on the transfer market, we update each other every day to assess what can and cannot be done. But now we’re thinking about tomorrow’s friendly at Borussia Dortmund, we’ll be playing against a strong team in a full stadium.” These are the words of Igor Tudor, who will end the German training camp tomorrow at Signal Iduna Park against the Black and Yellows.
Tudor will field the attacking trio of Conceicao, Yildiz, and David against Borussia Dortmund and will continue with Bremer in defense, but Nico Gonzalez will not be available due to a thigh injury. “We’ve pushed hard over the last 18 days,” Tudor continued. “We’ve worked hard, so there will definitely be some fatigue, but that’s normal. The goal is to be ready for the start of the championship.“
FROM KOOP TO VLAHOVIC— The Croatian coach, optimistic by nature, is enjoying Bremer’s return while waiting for reinforcements and is confident about Koopmeiners’ revival: ”It will be their season, they are strong players, I am very happy with how they are doing, they are doing well. Bremer will start against Borussia Dortmund. Koop is working in the right way, he will have an important role this year.“ From Koop to Vlahovic, whose contract is expiring and who is separated from his family at Juventus: ”Have I spoken to Vlahovic? I speak to everyone. Dusan is working well, like the others, he is very professional.”
It was in the air, and today it was confirmed: Newcastle has made a new offer to Milan of €36 million plus bonuses for Malick Thiaw. The figure touches the fateful €40 million threshold that could make the Rossoneri waver. The German defender is currently considered a starter by Massimiliano Allegri, but what makes the transfer more concrete is Thiaw’s position, as he has already said yes to the English club’s offer of almost €4 million per season. In short, the player is pushing to go to the Premier League, and it is unlikely that Milan will not accommodate him now that Newcastle has gone so high. The deal could be finalized in the next 24-48 hours.
AND NOW?— With Thiaw’s departure, Milan will have to return to the market in search of a center back. Only Tomori, Gabbia, and Pavlovic would remain in the squad, plus Bartesaghi, who can play in the middle, and the young players of Milan Futuro Dutu and Coubis. Whether playing with three or four at the back, there are too few alternatives. Igli Tare’s top name is Pietro Comuzzo (who was injured today in a friendly) of Fiorentina rather than Leoni of Parma, for whom the price and competition are daunting. The Viola defender is valued at around $30 million, and initial contacts have already been made. Among others, Koni De Winter of Genoa is also worth keeping an eye on, although Inter are very keen on him. The possibility of a foreign signing should not be ruled out either.
