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Milan may sell player to finance Bakayoko deal

A report from Italy indicates that AC Milan may sell midfielder Manuel Locatelli this summer in order to make Tiemoue Bakayoko’s move a permanent one.

Locatelli is currently on loan at Sassuolo and Gazzeta Dello Sport suggests that Milan may allow the 21-year-old to complete a €12 million move so that they can meet the buyout clause for Bakayoko.

The French midfielder joined the Serie A club on loan last summer and after a difficult start at the San Siro, he has impressed in recent weeks to help Milan to move up to third in the table as they seek to return to the Champions League for the first time since the 2013/14 season.



Speaking to France Football, Bakayoko said that he is keen to stay with the Rossoneri and to play for them in the Champions League.

‘I'm having a good season, I'm very grateful to Milan. I'm very happy here, although at first, I was criticised. But it's normal, they expected more, there is no problem,' said the 24-year-old.



‘When I think of my future, it is the total blur. I'm doing everything to qualify for the Champions League. It's been five years since the Milan fans last heard the Champions League anthem and I want to be there the next time it sounds in San Siro.’

