In December, Calciomercato IT reported Arsenal interest in AC Milan’s Davide Bartesaghi. Manchester City have now also emerged as a suitor and this is forcing the Italian side to take action.
Quotidiano Sportivo report on the 20-year-old full-back, who impressed in a centre-back role against Cagliari.
He scored a brace against Sassuolo while playing in his natural position two weeks ago. The youngster is now showcasing his real value to the side, having technically replaced Theo Hernandez in the side.
Even though Milan signed Pervis Estupinan, the South American has fallen down the pecking order. That is a major indication of how well the Italian has performed.
The outlet claim that Arsenal have been following Bartesaghi for a long while. More recently, Manchester City have also joined the chase. Real Madrid are also interested.
This is causing some panic at Milan, who now want to hand a new contract to the talent, even if his current deal runs out in 2030.
The Rossoneri are also ready to offer him a wage upgrade, with Bartesaghi currently earning €1.1m per season only.
There is hope that this can bat away interest from Arsenal and Manchester City, with Bartesaghi viewed as a pillar of Max Allegri’s side.