On Monday, Tuttomercatoweb reported AC Milan have come forward for Tottenham’s Radu Dragusin.
Milan made initial contact with the London club, who had earlier responded to AS Roma’s advances with a demand for a permanent transfer or at least a guarantee of one in the summer. TMW stated Spurs’ stance could soften, with Tottenham moving towards an initial loan with the conditional obligation to buy.
The Rossoneri, in the meantime, were considering a loan with an option, with Roma possibly fading as an option for the defender.
The centre-back’s situation finds prominent mention in today’s Corriere dello Sport.
Despite having mainly reported on Roma and Dragusin, the newspaper moves to Milan pushing for the Tottenham player.
Milan are now exploring the possibility of signing the Romanian. There is belief he could play effectively in Max Allegri’s back three system and won’t cost too much.
Sporting director Igli Tare intends to offer Tottenham an initial loan with an option to buy. This is to delay the payment of the permanent fee until a time Milan have more guarantees about a spot in the Champions League.
There is belief that Spurs’ stance over Dragusin’s situation hasn’t changed at all.
Tottenham want an obligation to buy in the loan or a permanent deal. For Milan, there is another issue… assurances about the Romania international’s fitness.
Tottenham player would face prolonged medical
Dragusin returned to full fitness after a serious ACL injury some weeks ago. Allegri wants a player who can make an immediate impact and there is doubt whether Dragusin can do that.
Therefore, even if Spurs were to agree to how Milan want a transfer structured this week, that wouldn’t be that. Milan have a prolonged medical planned for the defender, as they seek to assure themselves over his fitness.
That’s even on the basis of an initial loan, such is their desire for a plug and play option.