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Granit Xhaka deal off? AC Milan prepared to walk away from Bayer Leverkusen talks despite midfielder's green light

<p>According to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Milan/30-06-2025/milan-xhaka-si-allontana-le-evoluzioni-del-mercato.shtml?refresh_ce" target="_blank"><em></em></a><a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Milan/30-06-2025/milan-xhaka-si-allontana-le-evoluzioni-del-mercato.shtml?refresh_ce" target="_blank"><em>La Gazzetta dello Sport</em></a><em>, </em>Xhaka’s potential move to Milan is falling apart. Despite the midfielder giving the green light, the club is stepping back due to concerns over his age, high wages, and a significant transfer fee from Bayer Leverkusen. Talks have slowed, and the Rossoneri are now focusing on younger midfielders instead.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Milan have traditionally built their squad around younger players with long-term potential and affordable wages. Xhaka, while experienced and reliable, doesn't fit this strategy. With <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/luka-modric-postpones-ac-milan-transfer-club-world-cup-real-madrid-midfielder-agrees-deal-serie-/blt25f54cb9b30799c6#cse73c36325921a5ae" target="_blank">Modric already expected to join after the Club World Cup</a>, Milan are unlikely to bring in another veteran, especially one with a high cost.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The Swiss international was seen as a potential leader in Massimiliano Allegri's midfield rebuild, but the club already see Modric as the experienced anchor. Milan’s midfield next season could feature Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Youssouf Fofana and possible new signing Samuele Ricci - all players under 30.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Unless Leverkusen lower their asking price or Xhaka agrees to a pay cut, Milan will likely walk away from the deal. Instead, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/ac-milan-target-talking-torino-asking-price-eur25m-agreement-samuele-ricci/blt177343fbeadf4a30" target="_blank">they’re pushing forward with Ricci</a> and staying in close contact with Valencia for Javi Guerra, for whom they have already submitted a €20 million (£17m/$23m) bid, bonuses included. The Rossoneri are reportedly considering making a new offer in the coming days.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MILAN?

Granit Xhaka deal off? AC Milan prepared to walk away from Bayer Leverkusen talks despite midfielder's green light | Goal.com

AC Milan have dropped their interest in Granit Xhaka due to the cost of the deal, despite getting the go-ahead from the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder.