DBasia.news – Kostas Manolas, AS Roma defender, is selling well in the player transfer market. Reportedly, Milan and Napoli are eyeing Manolas. However, Napoli are one step ahead of the Rossoneri.
AC Milan immediately stepped on the gas after improving the management structure. Rossoneri are reportedly targeting on Manolas to strengthen the back line next season.
Reportedly, the candidate for AC Milan’s sporting director, Frederic Massara, has made contact with the Manolas’ agent. Massara has a good relationship with Manolas as they were both at AS Roma.
However, according to the latest growing news, Manolas is more inclined to leave for Naples. In fact, the Greek player has agreed to go to Naples next season.
Napoli believes that Manolas can be an equal a duet partner with Kalidou Koulibaly. Moreover, Il Partinopei had also released Raul Albiol.
Meanwhile, AS Roma reportedly did not mind leaving Manolas. Il Giallorossi only asked the club who wanted to get Manolas’ signature to redeem the release clause of 36 million euros.
At present, Napoli is trying to suppress this amount by entering Diawara in the agreement. However, Rome asked Napoli to give Dries Mertens. According to Rome, the price of Mertens is more equivalent to Manolas than Diawara.
Kostas Manolas’ opportunity to head to AC Milan: 25 percent.
AC Milan will find it difficult to try to meet AS Roma’s demand for 36 million euros. As Milan is in a UEFA investigation related to alleged Financial Fair Play violations. In addition, the agreement that has been established between Manolas and Napoli also makes the situation more complicated for Milan.