AC Milan and Roma are set to go head-to-head in the battle to sign Manchester United defender Eric Bailly this summer, according to reports. Bailly, 28, has slipped down the pecking order at Old Trafford after putting pen to paper on a contract extension last summer.
Bailly impressed during pre-season wins against Liverpool and Melbourne Victory recently. However, with Tyrell Malacia and Lisandro Martinez welcomed on board, Erik ten Hag could yet strike up further deals in that department as he continues to set about his much-needed rebuild.
Harry Maguire and Raphael Varane were the first-choice partnership at centre-back last season. It means that Bailly and others could be deemed surplus to requirements.
