Fresh Milan bid for Doue expected to be under 25m
The 22-year-old emerged as the first choice for coach Max Allegri, who preferred to back off from Marc Pubill in favour of a raised bid for the Ivory Coast international.
They have seen two previous proposals rejected, reported to be worth €15m and €20m plus bonuses.
Guéla Doué is first choice for Milan
MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 15: Rafael Leao of AC Milan battles for possession with Guela Doue of Stade Rennais FC during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Knockout Round Play-offs First Leg match between AC Milan and Stade Rennais FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 15, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by)
Now Calciomercato.com suggest a new formal figure is being handed over worth just under €25m including add-ons.
It is still quite a way off the asking price set by Strasbourg, which is at roughly €30m, but it does fit with the way that Milan have been working on the transfer market this summer.
Doué was purchased by Strasbourg from Stade Rennes only last summer for €6m, so his value has already sky-rocketed in the space of 12 months.
That is thanks to his performances last season, with one goal and two assists in 34 competitive games for Strasbourg.
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