Milan Increases Bid for Gerard Martin Amid Chelsea Competition

AC Milan and Chelsea have entered a battle to secure the signing of Gerard Martin, the Barcelona defender, during the summer transfer window.

According to "Football Italia", Milan has increased their bid from €20 million to €35 million to persuade Barcelona to finalize the deal.

The Italian club's interest in the player is part of their plan to bolster the defense, following the defensive gaps that appeared during the first friendly match against Celtic.

The report indicated that Ruben Amorim has prioritized bolstering the backline in the transfer market, following defensive mistakes that cost the team two goals.

Meanwhile, Chelsea's increasing interest complicates the deal, as the London club is also looking to sign the Spanish defender during the current transfer window.

The report confirmed that Milan has shown its seriousness by increasing the value of its offer, but it will need to outshine English competition if it wants to finalize the deal for Gerard Martin before the transfer window closes.