There has been a lot of talk about Lorenzo Colombo being involved in a deal for Alessandro Buongiorno, but a report has claimed a different counterpart could be used.
According to Il Giornale, Milan want to sign a top centre-back before the January transfer window closes and they have identified Buongiorno as the right man to strengthen the rearguard.
On the table at the moment is an offer of €15-16m plus Colombo, who is currently on loan at Monza where he appears to have lost his starting spot after a tough last few weeks.
However, the source states to watch out for Jan-Carlo Simic as a possible counterpart to be included in the deal. The young centre-back has recently had some first team chances at Milan and has done well.
The operation is ‘complicated but far from impossible’ as per the paper, also because the player’s entourage are working on the possible move from Turin to Milan.
Simic is a player that seems to be in demand, as MilanNews reported that the club are planning to open talks with him over a renewal amid interest from clubs abroad.
His development under Ignazio Abate in the Primavera was obvious, and Stefano Pioli noticed. He got playing time amid the defensive emergency and his goal against Monza – after coming on for the injured Tommaso Pobega – was an unforgettable moment.
