Report Milan eye deal to sign Kristensen after Aston Villa approach rejected

Gazzetta dello Sport reports that the Rossoneri are still looking for defensive reinforcements, and the Udinese defender has emerged as one of the most interesting profiles in the opening games of the campaign.

The 23-year-old ranks first for defensive clearances in Serie A with over 11 per game. He has also won 72% of tackles so far this season and has completed 95.5% of passes in his own half and 72% in the opposition’s half.

Udinese already turned down €15m Aston Villa approach for Kristensen

Kristensen’s price tag will undoubtedly be higher than €15m, a sum that, according to Gazzetta, was offered by Aston Villa at the end of the summer transfer window.

Udinese, however, had already sold Jaka Bijol to Leeds at the beginning of the summer window and were unwilling to sell another centre-back.