So Longo says:
After selling Reijnders for what the management already considers a very strong deal – 55M plus 15M in bonuses, after buying him for 20M plus 5M – Milan’s balance sheet is back in order. And with that, there seems to be a clear shift in transfer strategy, probably influenced by Igli Tare’s arrival and his experience in holding firm during negotiations.
The new approach appears to be something like: "Our balance sheets are back in order. We don't need to sell in order to buy. And if we sell, we do it on our terms. Our prices are set – take it or leave it." So if a club wants Maignan, the price is 30M. If they want Theo, it’s 25M. Musah? 30M. There’s no room for negotiations, no discounts, no more "let’s make a deal" like in past years.
This stance is already having an effect. The Musah-to-Napoli talks have cooled down – not entirely dead, but clearly on standby. There’s less optimism now, and it feels like the ball is in Napoli’s court. If they want him, they’ll have to meet the price. Or else he stays – for now.
Meanwhile, Milan are continuing their pursuit of Javi Guerra. The move is progressing regardless of the Musah situation. Allegri has been shown a lot of footage of Guerra and reportedly really likes him. Milan want him – and they’ll push for him, whether Musah stays or goes.