AC Milan is reportedly close to finalizing a potential third midfield acquisition for the summer transfer window. Bruges midfielder, Ardon Jashari, did not participate in his team`s recent friendly against Rangers in Glasgow. He remained in Belgium awaiting developments in his potential move, similarly to two other players potentially leaving the club, De Cuyper and Talbi.
Although the Bruges squad is set to continue training in London for another five days, Jashari will remain in Belgium, patiently waiting for the negotiation to reach a breakthrough.
Currently, Milan has put forward an offer of €32 million plus €3 million in performance-related bonuses. However, Bruges is holding firm on their valuation, demanding a fixed fee of €35 million. The prevailing sentiment suggests that the Rossoneri might only need to slightly increase the fixed portion of their bid by just €1 or €2 million to unlock the deal and secure the player`s signature.
Jashari, on his part, has reportedly already communicated his strong desire to join AC Milan and wear the red and black shirt next season to the Belgian club, clearly indicating his preference for a move to Italy.
It is possible that Jashari could officially become a new Milan player as early as the first half of the current week. This signing would effectively complete the planned restructuring of the midfield department. Once the midfield is settled, the club`s management is expected to shift their focus towards reinforcing the defense and attack. The search for a significant central forward is likely to commence in August, a period when the market value of strikers might potentially decrease after major European clubs have already made their primary attacking signings.
