AC Milan hesitated all summer and learned the hard way that they need another striker. Luka Jović and Noah Okafor clearly aren’t what the Rossoneri require. This was evident in the first two matches of the season, where they barely managed to earn a point. With first-choice striker Álvaro Morata injured, a higher-quality alternative is necessary.Therefore, Milan have decided to grant coach Paulo Fonseca’s wish and bring in Tammy Abraham from Roma. Intense negotiations between the two clubs have been ongoing since last night and are expected to conclude successfully today or tomorrow.Milan’s initial idea was to send Luka Jović and some cash to Roma, but the Serbian striker wasn’t keen on the swap. The second idea was accepted. Milan will send Alexis Saelemaekers plus money to the Eternal City. The only question is how much money…##NAJAVA_MECA_8298139##Roma values Abraham at €22 million, while Milan’s proposal is to send €5 million plus Saelemaekers, whom they value at €17 million. The problem is that Roma don’t value the Belgian that highly, estimating him at €12 million. Thus, Roma are asking for €10 million in addition to Saelemaekers. The most likely scenario is that the two clubs will meet in the middle, with the latest rumors suggesting a deal will be reached for Saelemaekers plus €7 million for Abraham.Both players have already agreed to personal terms with their prospective clubs. Roma will offload Abraham’s hefty salary, which is around €6 million gross, while Milan will gain a striker from whom they expect a lot. Abraham also had an offer from West Ham, but one of the key figures who convinced him to wait for Milan was Fikayo Tomori. The Rossoneri defender and Abraham grew up together, went through Chelsea youth ranks and are best friends.Abraham’s arrival would most negatively affect Luka Jović’s status, as he would drop to third in the pecking order, with Morata as the first-choice striker. It’s not impossible that Jović could leave the club in the coming days, as there has been prior interest in him from Turkey and Russia.##EDITORS_CHOICE##In addition to the mentioned swap negotiations, Milan and Roma are also battling for the signature of the same midfielder, Manu Koné, who wants to leave Borussia Mönchengladbach. Both Italian clubs have contacted the Germans and submitted identical offers of €15 million. Borussia have been asking for €20 million since percentages from the sale would go to Toulouse and the agent, but they might agree to a discount.Milan sees Koné as a replacement for Yacine Adli, who has moved on loan to Fiorentina today. Viola will have the option to buy him for a sum between €12 million and €14 million, so the Frenchman could ultimately cover a large portion of the transfer fee for his compatriot from Mönchengladbach.There’s also the possibility that Ismaël Bennacer could leave Milan and be replaced by Adrien Rabiot. The Algerian midfielder is wanted by Saudi club Al Qadisiyah, who are offering him €15 million per season. Milan is ready to let him go if the Saudis pay €40 million for the transfer fee.📰 @Gazzetta_it: #Roma initially started with a €22.5 million valuation for #Abraham, the same price they quoted to West Ham, who had shown interest earlier. Milan could agree to this, but it would mean increasing #Saelemaekers’ valuation as well. Both clubs are currently… pic.twitter.com/9j2Bxn403r— Milan Posts (@MilanPosts) August 29, 2024
