Real Madrid have set an asking price of €18 million for Isco Alarcon amid transfer interest from AC Milan, Calciomercato reports. The Rossoneri have a good association with the Madrid giants, and they recently signed Brahim Diaz for a second loan spell. They are now interested in signing Isco, who can leave the Bernabeu Stadium with his contract expiring in less than 12 months. Los Blancos value him at around €18m, but Milan could settle on a lesser fee with their good relations with the La Liga club. However, the Spaniard’s wages could be a major stumbling block. The 29-year-old is currently on an annual package of €6.5m. Sportslens view: Isco has had a fine career at Madrid, but his influence has reduced in recent years after being restricted to regular substitute appearances. ...
AC Milan are aiming to secure the loan signing of Fikayo Tomori from Chelsea with a buy option in the next few days, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano reports. The England international has hardly played for the west London giants this term and he has made only four appearances in all competitions. Blues boss Frank Lampard recently said that Tomori could be loaned out and the Rossoneri are currently the leading candidates to sign him. However, the Serie A leaders want to keep hold of Tomori for the long-term and they are hopeful of negotiating a buy option for the centre-back worth €30 million. The Blues are yet to give the go-ahead for the proposed deal, but Romano reports that the 23-year-old is prioritising a move to Stefano Pioli’s side. SL view: Tomori had a bright breakthrough ...