AC Milan Eye Chelsea’s Renato Veiga as Defensive Reinforcement

AC Milan are reportedly circling Chelsea’s on-loan defender Renato Veiga, with the Portuguese talent catching the eye during his loan spell at Juventus. According to Calciomercato, Milan are considering a summer swoop for the 21-year-old, who’s shown real maturity and presence in Serie A. Originally brought to Chelsea as a left-back, Veiga has seamlessly slotted in as a centre-back at Juventus—impressing under both Thiago Motta and Igor Tudor. Despite his growing reputation, Juventus are unlikely to pursue a permanent deal. Veiga was only brought in to cover for the injured Gleison Bremer, who is set to reclaim his spot next season. That leaves the door open for Milan, who are eyeing Veiga as a potential replacement for Fikayo Tomori—himself a target for Juve. Chelsea’s Stance and Milan’s Dilemma Chelsea were wise to omit a buy clause in Veiga’s loan deal, and they reportedly have no immediate plans to sell. However, with interest heating up, the Blues could demand a hefty fee should they opt to cash in. For Milan, the 21-year-old ticks multiple boxes: youth, versatility, and Serie A experience. But whether they’ll meet Chelsea’s valuation remains to be seen. Veiga’s future is shaping up to be one of the [...]

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