Italian football transfer intermediary Fabrizio Ferrari says that AC Milan's attempt to buy Allan Saint-Maximin during the January transfer window fell flat.
The winger, who stated he was "proud" to still be at Newcastle United after the window slammed shut, is now looking for a run in the team in the second half of the season. It is likely he will be one of the first names on the team sheet in the away trip to AFC Bournemouth this weekend.
Ferrari, an intermediary of FK Sports Management, claims he held discussions with AC Milan during the winter trading period. He told DAZN: "We held talks (with Milan), but there was never a real chance to sell the player.