Milan are likely to hold onto Rade Krunic but might still add to their midfield and gathered intel on Marko Grujic. Fenerbahce didn’t come close to their demands concerning the fee. The player was keen on the move. He should soon be rewarded with a new contract, La Gazzetta dello Sport relays.
The Bosnian is currently considered a starter. Yunus Musah will be a backup at first. Stefano Pioli suggested that in his post-game remarks after facing Monza.
Milan opened talks with Krunic to renew his deal and got in touch with Porto to learn about their request for Gruijc. He’d have the characteristics and experience they seek but comes from an expensive boutique.
The negotiation with their own veteran could proceed quickly. He’ll be offered €2.5M annual salary, €1M more than his current one. The Rossoneri are also eyeing Nicolas Dominguez, who has been pursued by Fenerbahce as well this summer. They might wait for the late discounts to sign another piece.
Our Take on Milan, Krunic, and Grujic
The 30-year-old is okay, but the midfield would be incomplete if he was the anchor in most matches. There’s no telling when and in which condition Ismael Bennacer will return. The Turkish offers were low, so it’s fine to keep him, but his role shouldn’t be too prominent, nor his wages high.
