Clause and counterparts – Milan negotiating with Stuttgart over star man

AC Milan are negotiating with Stuttgart to sign in-form striker Serhou Guirassy but there are release clauses and player swaps to factor into the discussion. 

As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport (via Milan News), Milan are trying hard to sign Guirassy in a way that suits them.

He has got a €17m release clause and whilst that is low for a player who has scored 28 league goals this season in the Bundesliga, Milan are trying to tailor it to their own needs.

A large part of the discussion stems around young defender Jan-Carlo Simic, as Milan are keen to use one of their players to limit the amount of money they have to spend on the striker.

Simic actually was a part of the Stuttgart youth system before he moved to Milan and the German is thought to be keen on the move.

Even if Milan are able to secure a deal with Stuttgart for Guirassy, it could be hard to negotiate terms with the player himself. He is said to want €5m per season which is high for the Rossoneri to pay for what may not even be the starting striker next season if someone like Joshua Zirkzee is also signed.