t both Milanese clubs are set to miss out on the signing of Borussia Dortmund defender Manuel Akanji as he is tipped towards a move to Manchester City.
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Milanese clubs set to miss out on Dortmund pillar Akanji

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With the transfer window nearing to a close, it seems that both Milanese clubs are set to miss out on the signing of the Borussia Dortmund pillar Manuel Akanji as he is tipped towards a move to Manchester City.

According to reports from The Athletic, the Premier League giants are set to offer a hefty fee of 17.5m to lure the Swiss international to the Etihad Stadium. It seems very likely that the Bundesliga outfits will accept the opening bid as the experienced shot-stopper’s contract is set to expire at the end of the season.

The 27 year-old was rated very highly by both sides of Milan as he made 119 appearances for Borussia Dortmund, helping them obtain a DFL Supercup and a DFB Pokal throughout his stay.

Despite Akanji being the first-choice center-back within the shortlists of both clubs, it seems that both Serie A giants have found their respective alternatives as Malik Thiaw has signed for Milan from Schalke on a long-term deal, as well as Inter currently extremely close to confirming the signing of Francesco Acerbi.

 

 

 

Julian Faustini

21 years old, football writer for Footitalia. Calcio is my life and passion.