AC Milan are chasing Aston Villa playmaker Carney Chukwuemeka, according to Gregg Evans and James Horncastle of The Athletic. Spanish giants FC Barcelona, however, are also interested, possibly making this a race between two of Europe’s biggest clubs.
▪️ AC Milan & Barcelona want Chukwuemeka, who is out contract next summer
▪️ #AVFC opened talks last October but exit on the cards
▪️ If no sale or new deal, he could leave next summer for £400k
▪️ Key part of Youth Cup win & Euros success with 🏴@Greggevans40, @JamesHorncastle— The Athletic UK (@TheAthleticUK) July 22, 2022
AC Milan Are After Carney Chukwuemeka
The Complexities
Beating out Barcelona for a player’s signature is a tough task. That’s the first complexity for the Rossoneri.
The rumoured fee for the player, according to The Athletic, stands at £20 million. That is an expensive fee for a young player who is out of contract after next season.
Read More: AC Milan Are Interested in Two Young Centre-Backs
Aston Villa have been negotiating a contract renewal for months now with the player, but progress hasn’t been made. Chukwuemeka has now been left out of the club’s Australia preseason tour. An eventual departure is looking more and more likely.
The Fit With Milan
Chukwuemeka made 12 senior appearances for Aston Villa in the Premier League last season. He saw less than 300 minutes on the pitch and registered one assist. The 18-year-old hasn’t truly made his mark at the senior level just yet, although he holds a strong track record in the youth divisions.
Carney Chukwuemeka is built incredibly well at such a young age. A midfield monster who would tear up Serie A if he joined Milan. I swear if we sign this lad it would be an simply brilliant move! pic.twitter.com/Uzi5i2CRR4
— Stefano 🤙🏼🏆 (@Stef_Sartori) July 23, 2022
Milan needs help in both the midfield and attacking midfield. Chukwuemeka can play both positions. As of now, Milan’s starting attacking midfielder is Brahim Diaz. Although still a promising prospect, Diaz is owned by Real Madrid. Milan may not need an immediate starter but will need reinforcements down the line. Bringing in a youth player early is a sound investment as the player can learn the system before becoming an important piece.
Read More: AC Milan Are Inquiring About Young Tottenham Hotspur Midfielder
