Reports in Turkey claim Milan have sought written permission from Fenerbahce to negotiate with Arda Guler, making them the favourites.
There is plenty of competition, as Benfica, Ajax, Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona have all been linked with the teenager.
The 18-year-old is a sensation and already has four senior caps for Turkey, scoring a spectacular goal in the recent EURO 2024 qualifiers.
Turkish sports reporter Yahiz Sabuncuoglu claims Milan wrote to Fenerbahce asking for formal permission to negotiate directly with Arda Guler and discuss personal terms.
They are eager to keep the club on side and need a big signing to appease the fans after Sandro Tonali’s switch to Newcastle United.
A product of the Fenerbahce academy, he was promoted to the senior squad in 2021 and is under contract until June 2025.
Playing as a creative midfielder in support of the strikers, Guler scored six goals and provided seven assists in 35 competitive games for his club this season.