Despite an initially negative response and competition from Newcastle United, Milan have another meeting with Lille for Sven Botman lined up.
The centre-back is on the market for circa €30m in the January transfer window and will turn 22 later this month.
He was picked up from Ajax for €8m in 2020, but has already tripled his transfer value in 18 months.
According to Sportitalia transfer pundit Rudy Galetti, there is another meeting planned between Milan and the Lille directors to discuss Botman’s situation.
He remains the first choice for Rossoneri legend and current chief Paolo Maldini, who knows a strong defender when he sees one.
Botman has made 16 competitive appearances for LOSC so far this season, scoring one goal and providing one assist.
Newcastle United are prepared to spend big for Botman in January, but Milan hope they can convince Lille to accept a loan deal with option or obligation to buy instead.
🚨🔴⚫ #Milan, nonostante gli iniziali feedback negativi del #Lille per il prestito di #Botman, nei prossimi giorni sono previsti ulteriori contatti con il club 🇫🇷.
🎯 Il difensore 🇳🇱 resta il preferito di Paolo #Maldini. 🐓⚽ #Calciomercato #Transfers #LOSC pic.twitter.com/9tU5Qlfi1O
— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) January 2, 2022
Hope they get Rabin too