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Carlos Bacca is waiting on Villarreal to make a deal with Milan over a permanent deal, but has the impasse let another team into the mix?
#ACMilan are awaiting a new offer from #Villarreal for Carlos Bacca, but there are reports another Spanish side could come in. https://t.co/OQAWaoEsOE pic.twitter.com/9IlOpPR05H
— footballitalia (@footballitalia) August 7, 2018
Villarreal had a option in place to buy Bacca for €15 million at the end of the loan, but they reportedly have only offered €8 million, with Milan holding out for €13 million. It’s also been reported that another La Liga team might also be interested in Bacca, but the identity of that third team is not known at this time (although, seriously, it’s probably Valencia) and this might get Villarreal to improve their offer for the Colombia international striker.
Either way, Bacca’s time at the San Siro is done.
On to the links.
AC Milan and Italian Football Links
What does Paolo Maldini’s new role mean for Milan? [AC Milan Offside]
A round-up of some of the transfer rumors involving Milan. [AC Milan Offside]
Chelsea’s Bakayoko is reportedly headed to Milan on loan. [AC Milan Offside]
ESPN & ESPN+ will carry Serie A next season in the United States. [AC Milan Offside]
World Football Links
Chelsea is reportedly in talks to sign Athletic Bilbao keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga for the eye-watering total of £71 million. [BBC.com]
Joe Hart joins Burnley from Manchester City after spending two years out on loan. [BBC.com]
What is taking former FC Porto Mexico international defender Diego Reyes so long to sign with a new club? [FMF State of Mind]
Everton has had three matches moved for television. [Royal Blue Mersey]