Roma have identified Diogo Dalot as the ideal target to bolster their defense. He would be able to play on either flank and is already familiar with Serie A. Moreover, José Mourinho is a big fan of the Portuguese fullback. But the Giallorossi need a domino to fall to acquire him.
Roma will lock up two of their own players before focusing on the January window. Gianluca Mancini and Ebrima Darboe will put pen-to-paper shortly. The Giallorossi have identified their top objectives for the January window, but it will not be easy to get them.
Roma and Manchester United have reportedly stepped up negotiations over Diogo Dalot's temporary switch to Serie A. According to Sky Sport Italia, talks between the two sides are well underway as Jose Mourinho looks to reunite with his former pupil at the Stadio Olimpico.
The first few matches of the campaign exposed the fact that Roma are a little thin at right-back behind starter Rick Karsdorp, The Giallorossi have taken an interest in Diogo Dalot, whom was already coach by José Mourinho with the Red Devils. He played at Milan last season.
Milan are searching for a new right-back as they have been unable to bring back Diogo Dalot from Manchester United. They might get him from Roma, as they are negotiating the acquisition of Alessandro Florenzi. The Euro champion would likely join on an initial loan and the clubs are discussing the details of the deal.
Milan are attempting to find a new right-back to pair up with Davide Calabria. The top option is to bring back Diogo Dalot, who had a positive stint last season. Manchester United have so far rejected the proposals, but the Rossoneri are preparing a new one to convince them. If they were unsuccessful, they would turn to Alvaro Odriozola and Serge Aurier.
Milan are looking to add a left-back with a limited investment. In the last few days, they have begun tracking Monaco’s Fodé Ballo-Touré and Parma’s Giuseppe Pezzella. The talks are more advanced with the former. However, the two sides have different ideas about the terms of the deal. The Rossoneri want to add him on loan with a €4M option to buy. The French club would rather insert an obligation to acquire him for at least €6M.
Milan and Real Madrid are discussing multiple players, but they are also dueling for the same target. Carlo Ancelotti instructed the Merengues to try signing Diogo Dalot from Manchester United. The Red Devils do not want to let him go out on loan again and value him €15M. In other roles, Milan are closing in on a new agreement with Brescia for Sandro Tonali and will take into consideration the offers for Jens-Petter Hauge.
Milan want to keep both Diogo Dalot and Brahim Diaz after their productive loan spells in the 2020/21 season. The two players are on the same page, and the management is looking to find the right formulas with Manchester United and Real Madrid. They are unlikely to return with the same methods, but further temporary stints with an option or an obligation to buy are possible. The Rossoneri remain keen on Olivier Giroud.
Milan have relied on few players on loan this season and will have to make a decision on whom to retain for the next one. They want to keep Fikayo Tomori, but the €28M option to buy him from Chelsea is considered a little high. They will try to ask for a discount, but they could be ready to make an effort.
Milan are reportedly lining up a second bid for Manchester United full-back Diogo Dalot this week. The Rossoneri have had a busy week in the transfer market, specifically in the full-back department. It started with the club receiving an unnamed offer for Andrea Conti. Thus, Stefano Pioli's search for a defensive addition has taken a detour to the right side of the defense.