Xhaka Back on Milan Radar After Jashari Rebuff

Granit Xhaka remains at the centre of AC Milan’s midfield search after the Rossoneri refused to raise their bid for FC Luzern prodigy Ardon Jashari.

Granit Xhaka talks to be revived

Milan opened informal discussions with Bayer Leverkusen in January and even sketched out personal terms with Xhaka, who is enjoying a renaissance under Xabi Alonso. The German club were reluctant to sell mid-season, but Milan believe a summer offer in the region of €25 million could tempt Leverkusen, especially if they secure a replacement early.

Jashari offer stalls

The Serie A giants tabled €10 million plus add-ons for Switzerland international Jashari. Luzern swiftly rejected the proposal, insisting on at least €15 million. Rather than enter a bidding war, Milan have cooled their interest, focusing resources on more experienced names.

Alternative options

Sporting director Geoffrey Moncada is also monitoring Valencia starlet Javi Guerra and Club Brugge talent Raphael Onyedika. Both are younger profiles who fit Milan’s long-term model, but the technical staff favour Xhaka’s leadership after losing Sandro Tonali last summer.

What happens next?

Stefano Pioli wants reinforcements wrapped up before pre-season. Milan plan to reopen talks with Leverkusen as soon as the Bundesliga season ends, hoping to leverage the player’s desire for a new challenge and Champions League football.

Opinion

Xhaka would bring grit and top-level experience to a youthful Milan engine room. At the quoted fee, the Swiss captain looks like the smartest move—provided his dynamism matches Pioli’s high-press blueprint.