Massimiliano Allegri is planning a raid on his former club and AC Milan may have to protect their assets this summer.
It is no secret that Allegri is a manager who loves his players. Adrien Rabiot followed him to Milan in the summer and he could do the same this year, if the finances are right. However, he also had a long-term interest in Dusan Vlahovic and Federico Gatti, whom he also coached at Juventus.
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In other words, if he has seen them work before, he is more likely to be behind the deal. Now, whilst his time with the Rossoneri was uninspiring, he could also make a few purchases from his former employer.
Napoli’s Saelemaekers idea
Rabiot, as it was alluded to, is already a target and it seems that he wants to bring Vlahovic to Naples. However, they would not be the only ones. Indeed, the Italian also wants to bring Alexis Saelemaekers with him.
It has already been reported and now Il Mattino (via Calciomercato.com) has looked at the structure which the Partenopei are considering. Rather than a straight buy, it seems that they are considering a loan-to-buy deal, with an option, rather than an obligation.
However, the Diavolo would have ‘no interest’ in this solution. His chances of leaving this summer are ‘slim to none’ and Gerry Cardinale has personally selected him as one of the players to stay.