Further confirmations of Milan’s interest in Real Madrid defender

AC Milan hold a genuine interest in Real Madrid defender Rafa Marin who is currently impressing whilst on loan at Alaves in the Spanish top flight. 

The interest was first reported by Milan News yesterday and further confirmation has arrived from Tuttosport.

The 2002-born defender is gettable for Milan given there is a very good relationship between Real Madrid and Milan.

Marin has made 30 appearances this season for Alaves which means he has a genuine full season of first-team experience under his belt. Of those 30 appearances, 25 have been from the start.

What is clear is that Marin is not the only central defender that Milan are keeping a close eye on coming into the summer transfer window.

The main target is Torino’s Alessandro Buongiorno who would be good enough to be a starter for Milan, whilst other targets include Stade Brest’s Lillian Brassier and Wolfsburg’s Maxence Lacroix.

It is not yet clear what sort of fee Real Madrid would demand for Marin, but his current market value is €5m on Transfermarkt.

He may not be a cheap purchase given his great season, but he would almost certainly be cheaper than Buingiorno who Torino president Urbano Cairo would like a hefty fee for.