Astonishing scenes in the market this evening, as GoalZaza can confirm that AC Milan have hijacked a deal that seemed all but done for Rangers. The Sc...
Astonishing scenes in the market this evening, as GoalZaza can confirm that AC Milan have hijacked a deal that seemed all but done for Rangers. The Scottish club had reportedly reached an agreement with Troyes for the prodigious defender Sankhoun Diawara, a 20 year old Senegalese centre half who has been turning heads in Ligue 2. But in a classic example of the food chain in modern football, Milan have swooped in and taken the player right from under the noses of Philippe Clement's recruitment team.This is a move that reeks of strong business from the Rossoneri. At twenty years of age, Diawara already boasts a physicality that belies his years, coupled with the kind of composure on the ball that modern top flight football demands. For Rangers, this is a bitter blow. They had identified the Troyes man as a key target to bolster their defensive ranks, a player who could slot in and offer solidity alongside a more experienced partner. Losing him at the eleventh hour to a club of Milan's stature, while not a shock, will test the resolve of the Gers hierarchy.What does this mean for Milan They are adding another name to a rapidly evolving young defensive core. This is not a signing for the here and now; it is an investment. Diawara will likely be integrated slowly, perhaps featuring in Coppa Italia ties or when the fixture list becomes congested. His ability to read the game and his strength in one versus one duels are his standout attributes. He is more of a traditional stopper than a modern ball playing libero, but his raw tools are undeniable. The question now is can he adapt to the relentless pace of Serie A where every misplaced pass is punished with clinical finishing Time will tell.For the player himself, this is a dream move. One minute you are preparing for a move to the Scottish Premiership, the next you are pulling on the red and black of a seven time European champion. That is the magic of the transfer window, is it not It can flip a career on its head in a heartbeat. Milan have done their homework well here, and should this deal go through as reported, they will have secured a prospect with genuine long term value.
