Xhaka’s father confirms Milan talks as Bayer set new conditions | OneFootball

Granit Xhaka’s father Ragip confirms Milan want to sign the Bayer Leverkusen star, while Sky Sport Italia reports the Bundesliga side is open to considering offers between €8m and €10m.

Xhaka’s father Ragip confirmed Milan’s interest in his son in an interview with Kosovo TV Teve1.

Milan talks to sign Xhaka confirmed

LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY – JANUARY 14: Granit Xhaka of Bayer 04 Leverkusen gestures during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FSV Mainz 05 at BayArena on January 14, 2025 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

“Milan want Xhaka. I won’t discuss the deal’s condition, but the two clubs must reach an agreement. I appreciate Tare,” the midfielder’s father said via Gazzetta.

Sky Sport Italia transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio claims that Bayer Leverkusen are now open to discussing a potential move for €8m to €10m.

Bayer Leverkusen set new conditions for Xhaka

LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY – APRIL 12: Granit Xhaka of Bayer 04 Leverkusen is seen during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FC Union Berlin at BayArena on April 12, 2025 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

According to Gazzetta, Milan director Tare has already scheduled a meeting with Bayer executives in Germany to discuss the deal personally.

As per Gazzetta, Milan would be open to finalising the Xhaka deal for €10m or less.

LA SPEZIA, ITALY – APRIL 14: Igli Tare of SS Lazio looks on during the Serie A match between Spezia Calcio and SS Lazio at Stadio Alberto Picco on April 14, 2023 in La Spezia, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Xhaka isn’t Milan’s only target in midfield as the Rossoneri have also sent an offer to Club Brugge for Ardon Jashari and have resumed talks with Torino’s Samuele Ricci in recent days.

Tare discussed Milan’s transfer strategy at a press conference on Tuesday, confirming plans for significant changes in midfield and Luka Modric’s imminent transfer.