Milan eyeing move for Brighton midfielder Ayari to replace Modric
AC Milan are monitoring Brighton's Swedish midfielder Yasin Ayari as they plan for the post-Luka Modric era. The 21-year-old, who joined Brighton in 2024, has impressed with his passing range and ball progression. Modric, now 40, is approaching the final stretch of his career, and Milan are looking to secure a creative midfielder who can anchor their play for years to come. No formal bid has been reported, with the links described as exploratory at this stage.
Read the full story at football-italia.netMilan's interest in Ayari fits a familiar pattern of targeting young, technically gifted midfielders from the Premier League to refresh an aging core. Modric has been a brilliant short-term signing, but the club clearly needs a successor who can dictate tempo over multiple seasons. Ayari's profile — composed under pressure, excellent range of passing — makes him a logical candidate, though prising him from Brighton mid-season would require a significant offer. This is the kind of succession planning that signals ambition beyond a single campaign.
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