Milan linked with Witsel

By Football Italia staff

Milan are being linked with a move for Zenit St Petersburg’s Axel Witsel by the Italian media.



The 25-year-old central midfielder has played 54 times for the Belgian national team, and moved to Russia in 2012.



Despite Zenit paying €40m to bring the former Benfica player to St Petersburg just three years ago, SportMediaset reports that Milan are considering a bid for the player.



The news outlet believes that Witsel would be very keen on a move to Serie A, and Milan will offer €3m for an initial loan, with €17m to be paid in the summer.



Mediaset states that a third party is currently in negotiations with the Russian club to persuade them to take a €20m hit on the midfielder.

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