Despite interest from several clubs across Europe the departure of Bakaye Traore from AC Milan is currently being hindered by the Malian looking to secure a similar contract as he holds at the Giuseppe Meazza.
Although nothing more than a mere squad player for the Rossoneri under coach Massimiliano Allegri last season the 28-year-old has reportedly attracted interest from Serie A clubs Bologna and Sassuolo, as well as Rennes, Sochaux and Toulouse in France.
However, according to MilanNews.it none of the potential suitors are able to match the terms that the Mali international is hoping to retain.
Therefore, unless Traore significantly reduces his demands he could well feature even less than the seven Serie A appearances he made last term.
The central midfielder only joined the Rossoneri from Ligue 1 outfit Nancy last summer, but with his contract expired and no fee for the club to pay out his annual salary will have been much more favourable than with his former club.
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