Aly Cissokho's proposed move to
AC Milan has collapsed after the Rossoneri failed to meet Porto's
demands.
The French full-back had appeared to be all set to join the
Rossoneri, and had even claimed to have signed a pre-contract
agreement with the Serie A giants.
The move had been delayed over fears regarding dental problems
revealed during a medical, but that issue was resolved after the
player underwent further tests.
A £12.7million deal was widely touted, with the formalities
expected to be pushed through without any hindrances.
However, Milan now claim that the move has stalled due to
financial differences with Porto.
The Italian outfit are believed to have requested to have the
deal altered to incorporate an initial loan switch, with the view
to a permanent agreement being struck in the future.
That has fallen through, though, as Cissokho's current employers
are demanding too much money.
"Our doctors found some problems with his teeth which cause
muscular trouble, which he has and which could deteriorate," Milan
general manager Adriano Galliani told Sky Italia.
"So I made a proposal to Porto to make it a loan with a option
to buy and no longer a permanent deal. We'll have him with us and
treat him next season and if the player is all right we'll buy him
in a year's time.
"Porto accepted the idea of a loan but not the cost and we are
negotiating. If Porto don't accept our figure, we'll pull out. At
the moment it's more No than Yes."
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