AC Milan are reportedly prepared to rival record Serie A champions Juventus for the signing of AS Roma defender Zeki Celik when the summer transfer window opens.
Milan and Juve will be looking to strengthen their respective squads at the end of the current season, and Celik’s potential availability on a free transfer has made the defender a top target for the two Serie A giants, according to Tuttomercatoweb.
Celik appears to be on his way out of Roma, with his current contract at the Stadio Olimpico expiring this summer and negotiations over a possible extension failing to progress due to a gap between the club’s offer and the player’s wage demands.
With no indications of both parties finding a common ground before the end of the season, it is increasingly likely that the Turkish defender will be a free agent by the time the summer transfer window opens for business.
The situation has put both Milan and Juventus on high alert as the two Italian giants view Celik’s availability as a rare opportunity to add quality to their respective squads without needing to part ways with significant sums in transfer fees.
Celik’s experience in the Serie A makes him an even more attractive target for both clubs.
The Turkish international joined Roma from Lille in the summer of 2022 and has since been an important player for the Italian capital-based outfit.
With over 100 Serie A games under his belt already, Celik will bring valuable experience and be ready to contribute immediately to the success of whichever club succeeds in acquiring his services ahead of next season.
