AC Milan frontrunners to land PSG centre-back Tanguy Kouassi
There has been numerous centre-backs linked with Milan in past few months.
According to the football transfer rumours in Italian and French media, AC Milan are frontrunners to land Paris Saint-Germain centre-back Tanguy Kouassi.
The centre-back has featured in 15 matches for Paris Saint-Germain this term, netting 3 goals and providing 3 assists in all competitions.
The 17-year-old has been touted as one of the brightest young prospects in France. He has represented France at Under-16, Under-17 and Under-18 level, winning 47 caps and scoring 6 goals.
The centre-back’s contract at PSG is about to expire and a number of clubs are said to be monitoring his situation, with Milan showing the most concrete interest in an attempt to lure the player to their team.
By the club’s own admission, Paris Saint-Germain centre-back Tanguy Kouassi is Milan’s transfer target.
This approach of signing exciting talent from different parts of the globe can reap rewards for Milan in the future.
AC Milan are desperate to make an impact in the summer transfer window.
The 17-year-old would provide a good variety to Milan’s defense.
According to the report, “Milan are reportedly in pole position to sign Paris Saint-Germain and France Under-18 defender Tanguy Kouassi. Kouassi does not turn 18 until next month, but he has already played 11 times for PSG’s first team this season, scoring twice. However, his contract expires on June 30 and Le10sport claims Milan are hoping to take full advantage. Furthermore, the Rossoneri are described as the ‘likeliest’ destination if a renewal is not agreed with the French giants. Kouassi was previously linked with RB Leipzig, whose chief Ralf Rangnick is seemingly on his way to San Siro.”
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AC Milan will have to come up with the right proposal to convince Kouassi to join the club.
Good signing for AC Milan?
It is smart from the club to invest in younger players, rather than splashing out big money on experienced players with no resale value.
Tanguy Kouassi is very highly rated in France and he could be a superb long term signing for Milan.
It will be interesting to see if Milan make their move for the 17-year-old in the coming weeks.
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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.
