AC Milan’s Mateo Musacchio reportedly interests Fulham but things would be made more difficult if Manchester United are involved elsewhere.
According to Calciomercato.com, Fulham, along with Watford, are interested in signing AC Milan’s Argentine defender Mateo Musacchio.
That signing would be a real coup for Fulham as Musacchio carries a fair bit of top-flight experience, having played nearly 250 times for Villareal before moving to San Siro.
Last season saw him on the fringes of the squad, however, as he struggled to get in ahead of Leonardo Bonucci and Alessio Romagnoli, although the former’s departure has allowed him to start regularly this year.
The very highly Mattia Caldara, who joined in the summer from Juventus, will likely take his place eventually, allowing Musacchio to leave – although that would be complicated if Manchester United get their wish.
ESPN reported earlier in the week that United and Jose Mourinho have pinpointed Romagnoli as one of their two key targets at centre back this January and, if the Milan captain was to push through any move, the chances of anyone signing Musacchio would drop significantly.
Fulham may have to wait and see on this one then, although it should be said that Milan would allow Musacchio to leave far easier than Romagnoli, who they awarded the captaincy to this summer and see their future in.
As long as everyone but United and Jose Mourinho get their way, Fulham could soon be getting a very good player.
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