Dominik Szoboszlai could leave Salzburg in January or June. The position of the player and his entourage has been leaked a few weeks ago and Milan has returned to put the Hungarian talent at the top of the list of possible signings. The Rossoneri management is very attentive to the best young players in Europe and Szoboszlai falls fully into this category. The gem born in 2000 has been close to Milan twice. The first time in January 2020 with Zvonimir Boban who had made contact with his agent, and then in the summer when the Rangnick revolution seemed imminent and the German coach had had advanced talks with the boy. Twice Szoboszlai was very close to wearing the Rossoneri, a sign of absolute satisfaction with him by the Milan management, but also an awareness of the costs. Szoboszlai has a clause of around 25 million euros and the performance at very high levels in this start of the season (already 3 goals in the Champions League) has exposed the player to a huge media showcase, so there are several clubs that have shown more than a simple interest with the player’s staff. Milan are present in this grid but there are also Arsenal, Bayern and Leipzig and many clubs that have not come out publicly.
Milan would like to try but must first resolve the Calhanoglu issue, because from a numerical point of view the squad would be complete if they were to renew. The problem, however, remains the figure of the renewal of the Turkish, and this leaves more than a crack open for Szoboszlai. Calhanoglu’s economic demand is very high, he would like more than double the current 2.5 million euros, while Milan has gone up to 3.5 million and will hardly go further. Maldini’s hope is that Calhanoglu will be able to convince himself to stay with a lower salary, also including the moment of crisis that the football system is going through, defined as “collapsing” due to Covid by many Serie A presidents and managers. society has publicly exposed itself by speaking of “confidence” on the renewal of the Turkish language, but currently there have not been many steps forward. So if Calhanoglu were to extend it will be the figures that the club dictates, otherwise he could leave the Rossoneri on a free transfer at the end of the season and in that case Milan would push for Szoboszlai.
Unfortunately, Milan will not have Stefano Pioli on the bench in Naples and the loss is heavy. Because the coach is not only a fundamental guide for the whole group, but he should have prepared the match in these rest days to face a complicated opponent, in the direct clash for the Champions League. Napoli-Milan is too important for the economy of the Rossoneri league and Covid has already made an impact by subtracting its own coach from the AC Milan team. Pioli will most likely also miss against Lille, at a crucial moment of the season because at the resumption Milan will have 10 games in 30 days (7 in the league and 3 in Europe). So space for Daniele Bonera, chosen by Milan as a replacement for Pioli and his deputy Murelli (also with Covid). The former Rossoneri defender obtained his coaching license in September and can sit on the bench in Naples. Bonera in these days, thanks to the technological support provided by the club to get directions from Pioli, will be assisted in preparing for the trip to San Paolo. A live video system, the use of drones and specific programs will help Pioli to always have the situation under control from his domestic isolation. For Bonera, however, it will be a complicated debut because he will play the top of the table against his friend Gattuso, teammates at the time of Milan.
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