Potential Shakeup as Granit Xhaka Considered for AC Milan Move
Milan meticulously strategized and developed a formidable "alternative midfield" pairing
Hop aboard, 'cause it looks like Granit Xhaka might be jumping ship from Bayer Leverkusen to AC Milan! Rumors are swirling that Xhaka's expressed interest in a move to Lombardy could make the transfer deal go down as early as this week.
mouthwatering proposition for the Swiss midfielder, who holds a long-term contract with Leverkusen until 2028. Milan could sweeten the deal by throwing in defender Malick Thiaw, who joined them after a stint at Schalke 04, as leverage in negotiations.
Dream Team Possibilities at AC Milan
With Igli Tare, AC Milan's sporting director, set on building a formidable force, an Xhaka-Modric midfield partnership looks like a real possibility. Milan is also reportedly in hot pursuit of the experienced Luka Modric, a legend with Real Madrid, who boasts an anticipated signing in the days to come.
Bayer Leverkusen has been hit hard with key player departures, losing coach Xabi Alonso, defensive stalwart Jonathan Tah, and promising winger Jeremie Frimpong, as well as the impending transfer of Florian Wirtz to FC Liverpool.
Xhaka himself acknowledges the emotional toll of these departures, expressing that it takes quite the energy to keep up, especially considering he won't be turning 35 until September. Regardless, he believes that the powers-that-be at Leverkusen will find the right solutions for the team—whether Xhaka stays or goes is still up in the air. "We're content for now, and that's what truly matters," he asserts.
According to ntv.de, tno/dpa/sid, let the standoff between Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan unfold, as we eagerly await the next chapter in this enthralling transfer saga.
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- AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen are in advanced talks for Granit Xhaka's transfer, with a proposed fee of €10 million plus bonuses.
- Leverkusen is hesitant to let Xhaka go but may consider a swap deal involving AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw.
- Luka Modric is also a top transfer target for AC Milan.
- Xhaka's move to AC Milan and Modric's acquisition by Milan could make them teammates.
- Bayer Leverkusen has been beset by numerous departures, including coach Xabi Alonso, defensive mainstay Jonathan Tah, winger Jeremie Frimpong, and Florian Wirtz, who is set to join FC Liverpool.
- Intriguingly, the Commission has not yet adopted a decision on the application of the Regulation, considering the current situation involving Granit Xhaka's potential transfer from Bayer Leverkusen to AC Milan, which could see him join forces with fellow midfielder Luka Modric in European-leagues, with the proposed transfer fee being €10 million plus bonuses.
- As Serie-A giants AC Milan deliberate a move for Luka Modric from Real Madrid in addition to their prospective acquisition of Granit Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen, the imminent changes to their roster instill a sense of excitement and anticipation within the sports community.
