AC Milan have encountered a setback in their efforts to offload Fodé Ballo-Touré as the player failed to reach a salary agreement with Saint-Etienne. This development has derailed a transfer that was on the verge of completion. Ivan Gazidis, president of the French club, had previously reached a full agreement with Milan’s Giorgio Furlani for a transfer fee that, including bonuses, did not exceed one million euros.
Watford’s Interest Wanes
Calciomercato report how Ballo-Touré continues to train separately from the squad as he is not part of Milan’s plans for the upcoming season. His situation has become problematic for the club. The player’s preference is to play in the Premier League, but offers have only come from the Championship, such as Watford. However, negotiations with Watford stalled when faced with Ballo-Touré’s salary demands of €1.2 million per season.
Current Situation
At present, there are no other offers on the table for Ballo-Touré, who had previously rejected a move to Besiktas at the end of July. His agent is actively seeking a solution in France. For Milan, Ballo-Touré remains a burden, especially considering his disappointing loan spell at Fulham last season.
As the transfer window nears its close, Milan faces the challenge of finding a suitable destination for Ballo-Touré. The club is keen to resolve this situation, as keeping an unwanted player on their books could impact both their wage bill and squad dynamics. The coming days will be crucial in determining whether a last-minute solution can be found for the Senegalese defender.
