Why Torino star Buongiorno prefers Milan over Napoli and Spurs move

Alessandro Buongiorno is a wanted man on the mercato and AC Milan are among the interested clubs, looking to bolster their defence. Napoli have also joined the race but per a report, the Rossoneri have a clear advantage. 

Buongiorno was linked to several clubs, including Milan, during the January transfer window but Torino managed to keep their big star. A wise decision, one could argue, as the price tag has only increased since given that the defender is one of the best in the league.

As reported by Daniele Longo for Calciomercato.com, Torino are expected to cash in this summer and a hefty price tag has already been set: €40m. Bayer Munich and Tottenham have both expressed their interest and domestically, Milan and Napoli are closely following the situation.

Napoli seem willing to get pretty close to the €40m demand with the use of various bonuses, per the report, but Buongiorno has his heart set on playing in the Champions League next season. The Partenopei would thus have to work very hard to convince the player.

Tottenham are still in the running for a UCL spot but trail Aston Villa by seven points, so they might not make it. Perhaps with technical counterparts, Milan could get involved but the price tag is indeed very high. Also because a big investment is expected in the No.9 role this summer.