Carlos Bacca has been left out of AC Milan’s travelling party for their preseason tour of the US, although the Serie A club deny it has anything to do with growing speculation about the Colombia international’s future. The forward spent last season there on loan from Fiorentina.
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Di Marzio also claims that Atletico Madrid are close to agreeing a deal for Sevilla striker Kevin Gameiro, which would free up space and provide funds for the La Liga club to turn their attention to Bacca.
“Bacca is a player of an worldwide standard”, Montella is quoted as saying by Corriere dello Sport.
Slaven Bilic’s Europa League hopefuls have had a bid for Bacca accepted by the Rossoneri, but the player is taking his time to decide as he has only been willing to leave the San Siro to join a side in the Champions League.
Barca still remains the main target for the Hammers, who have to wait until the 2nd Premier League game of the new season to play at their new home, the Olympic Stadium.
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He revealed that a fee had been agreed with AC Milan while Calleri has agreed to the move.
“Everyone knows we want a top-class striker”.
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