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Tottenham star Dejan Kulusevski has attracted interest from AC Milan, with Milan adviser and Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic leading the push for his compatriot’s move to Italy.
According to Juve Live, Ibrahimovic is keen to see Kulusevski’s iconic red and black don Milan as the club prepare for a future without Rafael Leao, who remains a target for several European giants.
Milan are reportedly ready to prepare an opening bid of around €50m for the 24-year-old midfielder, signaling their serious interest in snapping up Tottenham’s creative playmaker.
Dejan Kulusevski: an outstanding signing for Tottenham
Kulusevski initially joined Spurs in 2022 on loan from Juventus, costing Tottenham €10m. His impressive form convinced Spurs to secure his services permanently in 2023 25 million poundsand since then, he has established himself as a key player in Tottenham’s attacking line-up.
In his opening half-season, Kulusevski made an immediate impact, registering five goals and eight assists in just 18 league games.
Although injuries hampered his second season, he has found a renewed rhythm under manager Ange Postecoglou this year, thriving in a new advanced midfield role. Despite just two goals and one assist in his first nine appearances this season, Kulusevski’s underlying stats reveal his significant creative contributions, with outstanding metrics in shot-making actions, key passes and progressive actions.
Kulusevski’s influence on Tottenham’s game cannot be overstated. Since his arrival, he has counted 17 goals and 21 assists in 109 appearanceswith this season seeing him sixth in the league for shot creation actions per 90 minutes, fourth in key passes and ninth in both penalty box passes and progressive carries. (Feb)
His influence goes beyond the pitch, with him playing a key role in settling and mentoring young people like Luke Bergvall.
Losing a player of his caliber would be a major setback for Tottenham, especially as they continue to push for a strong finish in both the Premier League and Europe this season.
Not for the first time, he has been linked with a move away from Spurs. He was also linked with a reunion with Antonio Conte at Napoli in the summer, however, the player left and discarded these links.
While Milan’s interest is clear, Kulusevski’s current contract with Tottenham runs until 2028. Spurs are unlikely to receive offers without a substantial fee that reflects his integral role in the squad and the its growth potential under Postecoglou.
