Milan are facing a slight setback in their pursuit of Lazio defender Mario Gila, with the two clubs yet to reach an agreement on a transfer fee. Milan’s initial offer, submitted through Gila’s agent Alejandro Camaño, has not fully satisfied Lazio officials, though the difference in valuation is described as minimal and a deal is still expected to be completed in the coming days. The potential inclusion of Lazio’s young left-back Lorenzo Calvani, a 2008-born talent, is being discussed as a possible incentive to unlock the transfer.
Lazio are seeking to redirect half of any fee received for Gila to Real Madrid, a condition impacting Milan’s willingness to significantly increase their bid. The Rossoneri are reportedly prepared to meet Lazio’s valuation of Calvani, potentially offering a solution to bridge the gap. Despite the lack of a breakthrough yesterday, Milan remain confident of finalizing the deal this week, having already agreed personal terms with Gila on a contract worth €5 million net per season, plus a €5 million commission for his agent.
New Milan manager Ruben Amorim arrived in Milan on Sunday and expressed his enthusiasm for the role, stating his intention to bring success to the club. Amorim visited Casa Milan and San Siro to familiarize himself with the facilities and is scheduled to begin training at Milanello today, with a formal press conference planned for tomorrow before returning to Portugal. He is expected back for the team’s pre-season training on July 13th.
Alongside the pursuit of Gila, Milan are also exploring options to strengthen their attacking midfield. Konstantinos Karetsas, a 2007-born Greek international currently playing for Genk, has emerged as a potential target. Karetsas has already amassed over 100 professional appearances for both club and country, and Genk recently renewed his contract in December. However, the Belgian club reportedly values the player at around €40 million, presenting a significant obstacle to any potential transfer. Milan are keen to move quickly to avoid competition and a potential price increase, though a substantial investment in an attacking midfielder would likely be contingent on the sale of Rafael Leao.
