After inquiring about AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori in January, Bayern Munich was informed not to sign him.
Sky Sports Germany reports that Christopher Freund, the sports director of the Bundesliga giants, is a huge fan of the England international and has reportedly considered bringing Tomori back together with Harry Kane, another member of the Three Lions’ squad.
But Bayern’s hopes will be dashed this month because AC Milan has already made it plain they won’t be selling the center back, according to the report.After signing a five-year extension in August 2022, Tomori, who turned 26 last month, is currently contracted with the Rossoneri until June 2027.
After coming up through Chelsea’s development system, Tomori spent two years on loan at AC Milan before making the move permanent in a £27 million transaction that was finalized six months later.With 129 appearances across all competitions, Tomori has solidified his place as a vital cog in Stefano Pioli’s 2022 Serie A championship squad.
Tomori has only made five appearances for England under Gareth Southgate, despite being an integral part of Milan’s defense.Tomori was unexpectedly given the starting nod at left defender in England’s 2-0 November victory against Malta at Wembley.
It’s not easy for Fikayo to build down that side, because we’ve asked him to perform duties that aren’t his regular position, Southgate remarked at the time.
You’re attempting to rest some players, but we’re having availability issues in that part of the field.At halftime, Newcastle captain Kieran Trippier replaced Tomori, who had just played 45 minutes.
After injuring his hamstring around the end of December, the AC Milan defender will likely miss six weeks of action.
The Rossoneri entered 2024 in third place