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AC Milan offered Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho, Everton's James Rodriguez?

By Sammy Wynne | 29 June 2021

AC Milan offered Philippe Coutinho, James Rodriguez?

AC Milan are reportedly in contention to sign Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho and Everton's James Rodriguez, after it is reported that the club were offered both players.

AC Milan have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho and Everton's James Rodriguez.

Coutinho has endured a difficult season on a personal note after he picked up an injury in December which saw him sidelined for the rest of the 2020-21 campaign, and miss the Copa America for Brazil this summer.

Rodriguez also suffered with injuries during his debut season at Goodison Park, but did manage six goals and nine assists in 26 appearances across all competitions for Carlo Ancelotti's side.

The Colombian international also missed out on the Copa America this summer, much to his disappointment, but his club future is now in doubt as Italian outlet, Tuttosport, revealed that his agent Jorge Mendes has offered the attacking midfielder to AC Milan for €10m (£8.5m).

An earlier report claimed that Rodriguez has also been offered to Real Madrid, which would see the 29-year-old return to the Bernabeu and reunite with manager Ancelotti.

Coutinho on the other hand could be out of AC Milan's price bracket, as Barcelona purchased him from Liverpool for a figure in the region of £120m, therefore the Italian giants could look for a loan move to bring in Coutinho.

Milan will be looking to challenge for the Serie A title next season, after falling 12 points short of rivals Inter Milan last season.