AC Milan Prepare First Offer To Beat Inter Milan To Lazio Defender As Real Madrid Wait For Sell-On Fee | OneFootball

AC Milan are preparing to make the first move in the race for Lazio defender Mario Gila, aiming to steal a march on Inter Milan ahead of the summer transfer window.

According to Diario AS, via FCInterNews, the Rossoneri are willing to put €20m on the table to secure the Spanish centre-back when he enters the final year of his contract with Lazio.

Several clubs are tracking Gila’s situation, but Milan’s proposal is described as one of the most attractive so far.

Inter have also been linked with the Spaniard in recent weeks.

Speculation intensified after the player’s agent, Alejandro Camano, was spotted at Inter’s headquarters, fuelling talk of a possible Nerazzurri move.

Milan Intensify Pursuit Of Lazio Defender Gila Amid Inter Links

ROME, ITALY – DECEMBER 16: Mario Gila of Lazio (L) holds off a challenge from Denzel Dumfries of FC Internazionale during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico on December 16, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

The growing interest places Lazio under pressure.

Gila is approaching the final stretch of his deal.

Therefore, the Rome-based club may face a decision this summer rather than risk losing leverage later on.

There is also a third party watching closely.

Real Madrid retain a 50% sell-on clause from Gila’s move to Lazio, meaning they would receive half of any future transfer fee.

That factor adds another layer to negotiations and could influence the valuation.

For now, Milan appear ready to act first.

The Rossoneri are hoping a decisive offer can put them ahead of Inter in the race.

Multiple clubs are circling and Madrid are waiting to cash in.

Therefore, Gila’s future is shaping up to be one of the more intriguing defensive sagas of the summer.