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AC Milan Have A Concrete Interest In Atlanta’s Prolific Attacker Who Wants The Move

Milan are looking to reinforce the attack this summer as we lack potent attacking midfielders.

Atalanta BC v Udinese Calcio - Serie A Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images

Gianluca di Marzio via MilanNews.it is reporting that AC Milan’s interest is concrete in Atalanta attacker Josip Ilicic and also confirms that the relationship between Gian Piero Gasperini and the player is strained. The report notes that Ilicic wants to leave and his agent is speaking with Milan. They report importantly notes that the player would like to join Milan.

Sky Italia via MilanNews.it are reporting that Ricky Massara has admired the player and wants to bring him to Roma a few years back. The report notes that contacts have opened and that the player is a real option for the summer.

Calcio Mercato are reporting that the 33 year old could be an option for the attacking midfield role. They note that Ilicic wants to join a big club and could add a great deal of experience. Massara will reportedly aim a deal between 4-6 million euros similar to the deal that saw Papu Gomez join Sevilla a few months ago.

Ilicic has 55 goals and 37 assists for La Dea in 141 games.