The proposed move of Adebayor to Milan has become one of the
main transfer sagas of the summer. Yesterday the Rossoneri claimed
to have received a letter from Arsenal saying that the Gunners were
now prepared to discuss a deal for the Togo striker.
This was later followed by a statement from the Arsenal chairman,
Peter Hill-Wood, insisting that the Londoners were hoping to keep
Adebayor.
Despite Hill-Wood’s assertions, the Italian press strongly believes
that the 24-year-old will indeed be joining Milan, and the latest
claims are that the clubs have come to an agreement over a transfer
fee.
The Rossoneri will pay €30m in cash, and will also throw in €8m
rated France Under-21 international Yoann Gourcuff as part of the
deal.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is a huge admirer of the attacking
midfielder, and it seems the inclusion of Gourcuff in the deal has
swayed him to accept Milan’s offer.
Gourcuff will not arrive at the Emirates Stadium until his loan
spell at Bordeaux ends in June 2009, but Adebyaor will immediately
move to San Siro.