Milan emergency after Brown snub: five full-backs on the radar

LA SPEZIA, ITALY - APRIL 14: Igli Tare of SS Lazio looks on during the Serie A match between Spezia Calcio and SS Lazio at Stadio Alberto Picco on April 14, 2023 in La Spezia, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Archie Brown has joined Fenerbahce instead of Milan, so the Rossoneri must sign two new starting full-backs before the start of the season.

Brown’s decision to snub Milan and join Fenerbahce leaves the Rossoneri in a problematic situation as the Serie A giants must sign two starting full-backs before the beginning of the season.

Brown’s Milan snub leaves Allegri without starting full-backs

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 03: Archie Brown of KAA Gent chases a loose ball during the UEFA Conference League 2024/25 League Phase MD1 match between Chelsea FC and KAA Gent at Stamford Bridge on October 03, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Kyle Walker has returned to Manchester City and Emerson Royal is on the market, while Theo Hernandez has joined Al-Hilal.

Brown was regarded as the primary target to replace Theo, but the Englishman moved to Fenerbahce instead.

Milan officially kicks off the new season on August 17 in the Coppa Italia against Bari, but Massimiliano Allegri still doesn’t have the two starting right-backs.

Milan’s full-back targets

MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 15: Rafael Leao of AC Milan battles for possession with Guela Doue of Stade Rennais FC during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Knockout Round Play-offs First Leg match between AC Milan and Stade Rennais FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 15, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

As reported by Gazzetta, Strasbourg Guéla Doué is the primary target for the right flank, but the French club have demanded €25m plus add-ons, while Milan have recently raised their bid from €15m to €18m.

Monaco’s Vanderson is even more expensive, so Milan are also looking to Almeria’s Pubill, who costs €15m and is also wanted by Wolverhampton.

As for the left-back position, Miguel Gutiérrez of Girona is an option, but Milan are offered players in the same position every day. The latest one was Melvin Bard of OGC Nice, but the 24-year-old is not part of the Rossoneri’s plans.

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