Milan show interest in Bayer Leverkusen's Granit Xhaka
After causing a stir suggesting that a return to Basel was imminent, Granit Xhaka has since stated that he's happy at Bayer Leverkusen, where he has three-years remaining on his current contract. However, that hasn't stopped clubs showing an interest in the Swiss midfielder. According to Kicker, Milan have shown 'loose interest' as they prepare for a new era under Massimiliano Allegri as their new head coach and Igli Tare as sporting director.
Speaking earlier in the week, Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes confirmed that the club are planning to go into the 2025/26 season with Xhaka, as they too embark on a new era after Erik ten Hag replaced Xabi Alonso as head coach.
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But the fact that Leverkusen retain interest in Malick Thiaw could work in Milan's favour. Last season's second-placed Bundesliga side are scouring the market for a Jonathan Tah replacement and have identified the Milan defender as a candidate. Whether or not Xhaka could be used in a makeshift is, as of now, unfounded.
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