Milan could sell centre-back to fund €45m move for Buongiorno

AC Milan are not just looking to reinforce the attack this summer, with the imminent arrival of a No.9, but also the defensive department. Alessandro Buongiorno is the main target but his price tag is rather hefty, a report claims. 

Milan have conceded way too many goals this season, most recently letting in three against Genoa, and something needs to change for next season. In addition to a new manager, the Rossoneri could also reinforce the defensive department.

According to today’s edition of Tuttosport (via MilanNews), Torino star Buongiorno is the primary target for the defence and he has been on Milan’s wish list for a long time. However, the likes of Inter, Juventus and Napoli are also following the Italian closely.

In January, Milan made an attempt to sign him but were quickly shot down by both Torino and Buongiorno, who didn’t want to part ways in the middle of the season. Now, however, the player is ready to make the big leap and the Rossoneri are plotting a new move.

Inter remain a likely destination, though only if Torino can accept a loan with an obligation to buy, while Milan also have room for some investments this summer. President Urbano Cairo is bound to ask for around €45m, now willing to sell the centre-back, and this is clearly a high figure.

Milan will make a huge investment up front, with Benjamin Sesko a key target, so they would have to make some calculations at the back. To fund a move for Buongiorno, they would likely have to sell either Fikayo Tomori (€30m price tag) or Malick Thiaw (€20m) this summer.

Counterparts are also possible, with the likes of Tommaso Pobega and Lorenz Colombo having been mentioned before.