Leon Goretzka getting close to signing for AC Milan but other Serie A interest remains

Leon Goretzka has spent the last seven years at Bayern Munich, and now him and the club have agreed it is time to part ways. This will see Goretzka leave Bayern as a free agent this summer, which has enticed Serie A sides. Due, to government and cultural reasons Serie A sides see less in TV and Matchday revenue than other big European leagues.

This has seen Serie A teams rely on free agents in the past, Inter have been the most common with Marcus Thuram and many others shining for them. However, they are not the onlys as Napoli and AC Milan caught up on the action with Kevin De Bryune and Luka Modric last summer.

Luka Modric of AC Milan with Kevin De Bruyne of SSC Napoli after the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and AC Milan at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona…

Goretzka could be another one of these big names as he could team up with Luka Modric next season according to Corriere Dello Sport. This comes as Milan have offered Goretzka a three year deal worth 5 million euros per season to see him come to Milan. Massimiliano Allegri was the name who suggested the move, as he wants Goretzka in a midfield with Rabiot and Modric.

However, the move still hangs in the balance as European football is a key factor. Firstly, Goretzka wants to play at the highest level next season so Champions League is a must. It will also be a key finical factor for AC Milan to be able to afford Goretzka wages and complete other signings.

Champions League is no certainty for AC Milan as of now as they only sit in third place. They have five points on fifth place Como but they have recently had a dip in form which has worried some fans, as they could lose a top four finish. If this where to happen, Inter Milan, Napoli and Juventus would all be ready to scoop up Goretzka as a free agent instead of Milan.