Atalanta aren’t the only suitors for Charles De Ketelaere, as Fulham signaled they would forward their proposal to Milan shortly. The Cottagers will offer a permanent transfer and not a loan, although the fee is unlikely to satisfy the Rossoneri, Tuttomercatoweb informs.
The English outfit is expected to bid €20M, which falls well short of the demand. In addition, the Belgian midfielder doesn’t seem too keen on the move either. If he were to leave, he’d prefer to play in Italy, Spain, or in a top Premier League club.
It remains to be seen how the intrusion of Fulham will impact the talks between Atalanta and Milan concerning the De Ketelaere deal. The two clubs have further ironed out the details. If the 22-year-old agreed, he’d move on a €3M loan with a €23M option to buy. A resale clause will be part of the package.
The Bergamaschi, which believe the player would bounce back with them, are waiting for his decision. He’s deliberating with his agents following the return from the United States. He’s leaning toward a positive answer.
Our Take on Fulham, Atalanta, and De Ketelaere
It wouldn’t make any sense for Milan to accept less than €30M, especially with an alternative in hand. However, the emergence of a new team might convince them to wait to see if more alluring offers pop up later.
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