Definitely Happening: AC Milan top priority already send fare ware message to current club
Yusuf Yazıcı confirms Lille departure amid AC Milan interest
Yusuf Yazıcı (27), currently on international duty with Türkiye at Euro 2024, has confirmed his departure from Ligue 1 side Lille OSC.
As revealed by Get French Football News, Yazıcı turned down a contract extension to remain with Lille. As a result, he leaves LOSC on a free transfer after six years at the club. During his time at the Ligue 1 side, the Türkiye international also spent time on loan at CSKA Moscow and Trabzonspor. He leaves Les Dogues having scored 29 goals and registered 15 assists in 135 appearances for the club.
Yazıcı took to X (formerly Twitter) to send a message to Lille’s fans in the wake of the expiry of his contract. “For now, this story is coming to an end but you’ll always be in my heart, forever,” he said.
What next for Yazıcı? The versatile forward is the subject of interest from several clubs across Europe. Paulo Fonseca, who left Lille to join AC Milan earlier this summer, is a fan of Yazıcı, Get French Football News understands. A move to Italy could therefore be an option.
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Tuttosport: Milan continue talks with Chelsea over midfielder and transfer formula
AC Milan have set their sights on Carney Chukwuemeka as one of the midfield reinforcements this summer. However, as stated by a report, there is no agreement with Chelsea on the formula and negotiations are ongoing.
Chukwuemeka only made 12 appearances for Chelsea this past season due to several injuries, now looking to revive his career. Milan have expressed their interest, as was also confirmed by Gianluca Di Marzio, but reaching an agreement is another question.
According to today’s edition of Tuttosport, as cited by MilanNews, Milan are in talks with Chelsea over the transfer formula. The Rossoneri would like to secure the 20-year-old on a loan with an option to buy, while the Stamford Bridge side are insisting on a permanent transfer.
It remains to be seen if common ground can be reached, perhaps by including an obligation to buy, but it’s clear that Milan’s interest is concrete. In addition to Chukwuemeka, the Rossoneri are also working on the arrival of Youssou Fofana from Monaco.
In short, the midfield could be completely revamped this summer, especially since Ismael Bennacer might pack his bags.
