Latest developments
- AC Milan are eyeing an ambitious move for Dejan Kulusevski.
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic is pushing for Milan to sign the fellow Swede.
- Kulusevski has been one of Tottenham Hotspur's best players this season.
Whisper+ analysis
Authenticity (3/5): Local source ignites Kulusevski rumours
AC Milan are reported to be keen on signing Tottenham Hotspur star Dejan Kulusevski. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who serves as the club's advisor, has initiated contact over a deal for the Sweden international.
This story comes from Italy-based outlet MilanLive, who are usually on point when it comes to transfer updates from Milan.
Value (2.5/5): Spurs unlikely to put up any price tag
Valued at around £49.7million by Transfermarkt, Kulusevski has been a promising figure for Spurs in an otherwise drab and mediocre season to date, having scored seven goals and registered eight assists across all competitions.
As such, we fully expect Tottenham to play hardball if Milan escalate their chase for the Englishman.
Suitability (3.5/5): Traditional attacking threat
New Milan manager Sergio Conceicao deployed 4-3-3 and 4-4-2 formations during his time at FC Porto. It remains to be seen what ideas he will look to implement at San Siro, but the 24-year-old is versatile enough to play as both a right-winger in a 4-3-3 setup and as a second striker in a 4-4-2 system.
Upgrade? (4/5): Better than mis-firing Chukwueze
With just one Serie A goal to his name this term, Samuel Chukwueze has failed to live up to expectations in Milan after moving from Spanish side Villarreal.
Having already shown his immense potential in Italy with Juventus, Kulusevski should seamlessly push Chukwueze out of the Milan lineup and make the right flank spot his own.
Logic (2.5/5): Is Ibrahimovic's persuasion enough?
The report suggests that Ibrahimovic is determined to sign Kulusevski, having already opened the talks over a move. The former Milan striker is widely known for being influential on and off the pitch, so this does much to fuel the transfer talk.
Yet, despite our optimism over Kulusevski's ability to fit into the side in the event of a transfer, we still feel as though he should stick with Spurs, given that he is thriving there, and could still get into the Champions League via the Europa League if all else fails on the domestic front.
Whisper+ verdict: 15.5/25
The reputation of the source means both Milan and Spurs fans should keep an eye on this saga, but as far as the player's stature and Milan's tough situation is concerned, it doesn't appear to be a transfer rumour that will go very far in our opinion.
