Milan Eyeing Mikkel Damsgaard to Replace Hakan Calhanoglu

DBasia.news – AC Milan is reportedly in the hunt for players to find a replacement for Hakan Calhanoglu. Calciomercato reported that the Rossoneri are monitoring Sampdoria player who is currently defending the Danish national team in the European Cup, Mikkel Damsgaard.

Milan’s efforts to keep Hakan Calhanoglu met the harsh reality. The Rossoneri failed to find an agreement on a new contract. As a result, Calhanoglu left on a free transfer.

Sadly, the Turkish national team player chose to join Inter Milan. The midfielder earns 5 million euros per year. Meanwhile, the Rossoneri’s maximum offer is 4 million euros per year.

Do not want to continue to lament fate, Milan tried to rise. Il Diavolo Rosso immediately looked for a replacement for Calhanoglu. Currently, one of the candidates is Mikkel Damsgaard.

Mikkel Damsgaard is defending Denmark at Euro 2020. He brought Team Dynamite through to the quarter-finals. Getting the opportunity to appear three times, Damsgaard gain one goal.

Mikkel Damsgaard’s playing style is indeed similar to Hakan Calhanoglu. Damsgaard is used to playing behind two strikers. In addition, the 20-year-old player can also be shifted as a wing.

However, Milan need to sell Rafael Leao first to get the money and space. Reportedly, the president of Sampdoria, Massimo Ferrero, priced the player at a price of 30 million euros.

Mikkel Damsgaard Brief Profile

Sampdoria brought Mikkel Damsgaard from Nordsjaelland in the summer of 2020 for 6.75 million euros. This season, he appeared in 37 games with a record of two goals plus four assists.

Reportedly, Mikkel Damsgaard also attracted the attention of Juventus and Inter Milan. The player’s contract is still active until 2024.