Milan are once again in contact with Zenit St Petersburg for midfielder Axel Witsel, with a possible view to a last-minute transfer.
The Rossoneri were rumoured to be in a battle with Juventus for the 26-year-old, but the Russian club's demand of €35m held the Serie A giants at bay.
According to Calciomercato.it, the Bianconeri have opted out of the race, but the Rossoneri are back in business.
Milan are once again in contact with Zenit St Petersburg for midfielder Axel Witsel, with a possible view to a last-minute transfer.
The Rossoneri were rumoured to be in a battle with Juventus for the 26-year-old, but the Russian club's demand of €35m held the Serie A giants at bay.
According to Calciomercato.it, the Bianconeri have opted out of the race, but the Rossoneri are back in business.
The news site reports of new contacts that took place between il Diavolo and Zenit, and suggests that an offer of €25m with bonuses may be sufficient to reach a deal.
The outlet further suggests that joint-CEO Adriano Galliani may be plotting a last-minute deal for Witsel, with the intention of closing in the last days of August.