Milan and Dortmund vie for Konstantin Karetsas amid transfer talks

Milan coach Ruben Amorim recently contacted 18-year-old midfielder Konstantin Karetsas to share his vision for the player's future. While Milan has shown interest, Borussia Dortmund is reportedly taking more aggressive steps to finalize a deal with KRC Genk. Dortmund's initial offer of €30 million plus €5 million in add-ons was rejected, with the asking price set around €40 million. Milan's pursuit hinges on potential sales of players such as Rafael Leao and Youssouf Fofana to fund the transfer. Continued negotiations are taking place today.

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