It appears AC Milan is once again embracing a familiar narrative in the summer transfer window: the one where their measured pace costs them potential signings. While patience can be a virtue, in the fast-moving world of football transfers, it often results in missed opportunities, a scenario Milan seems determined to repeat.
The club reportedly had Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra marked as a potential `Plan B`, should their pursuit of Ardon Jashari from Club Brugge not materialize swiftly. However, the prolonged wait for the Jashari situation to resolve itself meant Milan lagged in their approach for Guerra. This hesitation provided an opening for Manchester United, who are now understood to be in pole position to secure the Spanish international`s signature. Plan B, it seems, was not kept on the back burner for long enough.
Adding to their potential woes, the Rossoneri now risk missing out on KAA Gent`s promising player, Archie Brown, for a reported fee of €8 million. While Milan`s interest in Brown is genuine, it seems other clubs have been far more decisive. Fenerbahce has reportedly already had an €8m offer accepted by Gent and has agreed personal terms on a four-year contract with the player. Milan, with newly appointed director Igli Tare involved, has seemingly only entered the fray significantly within the last 24 hours.
This puts Milan in a precarious position. They now face a desperate race against the clock to present a compelling, firm offer to Gent and convince the player to reconsider his agreement with Fenerbahce. Their characteristic lack of urgency in the market has been a consistent point of criticism, and this situation with Brown is a stark reminder of the potential consequences.
Furthermore, Milan isn`t the only club vying for Brown`s signature in this late push. Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers are also reported to be in the mix, adding another layer of complexity to Milan`s already challenging task. Whether Milan can finally shift into a higher gear and secure Brown, or if he too will slip through their fingers like Guerra, remains to be seen. The clock, however, is ticking.
