Milan and Roma compete for Torino striker Cacciamani
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AC Milan have entered the race to sign Torino striker Cacciamani, joining Roma who are pushing to meet Torino president Cairo's asking price.
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Attributed to original sourceMilan have joined Roma in the race for Torino winger Alessio Cacciamani, with the 19-year-old’s future in Turin now looking increasingly uncertain.
According to Toro.it, via CalcioMercato , Roma sporting director Tony D’Amico and head coach Gian Piero Gasperini have tracked Cacciamani for some time, and had a €12m offer plus 10% of any future resale rejected by club president Urbano Cairo, who wants €20m for the academy product.
Roma are expected to return with an improved bid worth around €15m plus a sell-on clause by the end of the week, but Milan are now looking to gain an edge of their own.
LUDBREG, CROATIA – SEPTEMBER 7: Bence Dardai (R) of U19 Germany challenges Alphadjo Cisse of U19 Italy during the UEFA Under-19 Football Friendly Match between U19 Germany and U19 Italy at NK Podravina Stadium on September 7, 2024 in Ludbreg, Croatia. (Photo by Jure Makovec/Getty Images for DFB) Milan offer Cissè as a makeweight To strengthen their position, Milan are prepared to use Alphadjo Cissè, a player Torino have already asked to take on loan, as a bargaining chip in the negotiations.
The Rossoneri have invested heavily in expensive foreign talent this summer, and see Cacciamani, a versatile wing-back capable of playing further forward, as a way to boost their pool of Italian-qualified players for squad-list purposes.
Cacciamani, who spent last season on loan at Juve Stabia, making 37 appearances with two goals and two assists, was called up by Italy Under-19 coach Enzo Baldini for a friendly against Greece in July.
With Torino signing Niccolò Fortini from Fiorentina to compete for his position, Cacciamani is keen to leave for regular first-team football rather than risk a year on the bench.
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What happened
AC Milan have emerged as competitors for Torino forward Cacciamani, intensifying the transfer battle with Roma. Roma are actively trying to meet Torino president Urbano Cairo's valuation to secure the player's signature. Milan's entry into the race adds pressure on Roma to finalize terms quickly, potentially driving up the price in a competitive summer market.
Chance analysis
Milan's late entry into the Cacciamani chase turns what looked like a straightforward Roma-to-Torino negotiation into a genuine bidding contest. For Torino, having two major Serie A clubs compete for the player strengthens Cairo's hand on price. Roma now face a decision: raise their offer or risk losing a target they appeared close to landing.
Cacciamani's likely departure weakens Torino's forward options, while the destination club gains a promising young striker — competition between Roma and Milan benefits Torino's negotiating position.