Earlier in the month, the story emerged out of nowhere that Milan had agreed a fee for André and had even signed all the relevant documents to secure his arrival in what would be an operation worth €17m including bonuses. However, the president of Corinthians refused to sign his part because of fan backlash which led to asking for a higher transfer fee.
Aurelio De Laurentiis successfully managed the Victor Osimhen transfer saga, achieving his demands and closing the deal for 75 million euros without compromise.
Tottenham Hotspur originally aimed for a €60 million transfer of Mathys Tel, but after a loan period, they now seek a significantly lower price.