Milan shortlist PSGโ€™s Diallo alongside Lazioโ€™s Francesco Acerbi

Milan are now desperate to sign a centre-back this summer after losing the race for Sven Botman to Newcastle United, who have somewhat hijacked the deal from the clutches of the Italian giants.

A report from Laย Repubblica (via Milannews.it) understands that Francesco Acerbi is not the only defender who has made the Rossoneriโ€™s transfer shortlist this summer, but the club has also added Abdou Diallo to their list of potential transfer targets.

It claims that Milanโ€™s interest in the France-born Senegal international is long-winded, with the Italian side making enquires about the centre-back in the last January transfer window.ย 

The Senegalese made only 12 league appearances for Les Parisien last season and doesnโ€™t see any improvement in those numbers next season while playing in a star-studded department.

Despite being labelled as a natural centre-back, Diallo has the experience of playing both as a left-back and in the defensive midfield position.

The player has a contract at PSG until June 2024. Milan want to sign the 26-year-old on a loan deal with the right of redemption.

GIFN | Jyotirmoy Halder

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