Christian Pulisic makes transfer preference as Lyon outbid AC Milan for Chelsea winger

Nizaar Kinsella3 July 2023

Chelsea have received offers from both AC Milan and Lyon for Christian Pulisic.

The 24-year-old has just one year left on his contract and is ready to leave Chelsea after four underwhelming seasons at Stamford Bridge.

Milan have offered an initial £12million for the United States international and are reluctant to spend more than the £17m paid to sign Ruben Loftus-Cheek from Chelsea last week.

Pulisic is understood to favour a move to Milan but Lyon have outbid the Italian giants.

Lyon have offered £21m plus a package of favourable add-ons including a sell-on clause.

It remains to be seen whether Milan will match that offer but they remain in dialogue with Chelsea.

Lyon owner John Textor, the American-based billionaire who also owns a stake in Crystal Palace, is keen to attract a marquee star to the Ligue 1 club.

Milan are also backed by finance from the United States, with Gerry Cardinale, CEO of Red Bird Capital, now running the Serie A club.

Pulisic started just nine matches in all competitions for Chelsea last season and is desperate to leave to get his career back on track.

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