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Sky are reporting via SempreMilan that AC Milan are entering the bidding for Celta Vigo's star midfielder Stanislav Lobotka. The 25 year old Slovakia international has impressed this season as a central defensive midfielder and could play a similar role for the Rossoneri allowing the transformation of Ismael Bennacer into a mezzalla.
Milan are following Celta Vigo midfielder Stanislav Lobotka but they are behind the race as Napoli have already formulated a €18-20M offer. Celta want €25M. Milan for now are considering a loan with obligation to buy deal formula and haven’t held contacts with Celta yet [Sky] pic.twitter.com/JhPvycumv9
— Milan Eye (@MilanEye) December 28, 2019
The midfielder is valued at €25 million by his club but the Rossoneri are looking to spend in the region of €18-20 million. He does have a €50 million release clause in place. The report states that Milan will look to get a loan with an obligation to buy.
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