Diario AS: Milan, Barcelona and Leverkusen tracking Girona midfield ace | OneFootball

AC Milan are largely expected to spend the majority of their budget on two positions – a striker and a central defender. However, they are also attempting to sign another defensive midfielder, a report has suggested.

The biggest offsets in the upcoming mercato will be a striker and defender, there are no doubts about it. This morning, reports suggested that Milan are set on Benjamin Sesko, and there have been countless reports about the need for a new central defender.

Aside from that, though, there has been a growing need to add depth to the holding midfield position, and the Rossoneri have established a target for the position. Diario AS reports that the Diavolo are evaluating the signing of Aleix Garcia, the 26-year-old regista, valued at €20 million due to a release clause.

The Spaniard was educated in Villarreal’s youth system before earning a move to Manchester City. However, his best years have been the past two, where he has established himself as a key player for Girona.

He is among the best passers in the league, with numbers close to those that Toni Kroos produces, and he ranks highly for progressive passers.

Given Ismael Bennacer has struggled as of late with injury and then found it difficult to find his pre-injury form and quality, investing in some quality competition, like Garcia, could be a quality bit of business.

There is interest from elsewhere, though, from several teams. Barcelona are the leading side in the chase. However, they are unwilling to spend €20m on the player. Elsewhere, Bayer Leverkusen and Aston Villa are showing interest.