Milan raise offer to €35m as Chelsea joins race for Gerard Martin

AC Milan have identified a defensive weakness after conceding two goals in a 2‑2 pre‑season draw with Celtic, prompting them to chase Barcelona centre‑back Gerard Martin. The Rossoneri are prepared to outbid rivals, with a revised €35m offer on the table as Chelsea also enters the race.

Ruben Amorim oversaw the friendly at Celtic Park, where Milan fell two goals behind due to sloppy work at the back before rallying after the interval. The leaky defence highlighted by the 2‑2 result has become a clear priority for the Italians as they look to shore up the back line.

According to El Nacional via MilanNews.it, both the Rossoneri and the Premier League side are keen on Martin. The report underlines that the Spaniard is attracting interest from the English club as well as the Serie A side.

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Milan initially tabled a proposal worth €20m for the Barcelona defender, but the club is now willing to go as high as €35m to land the Spaniard. This significant increase signals the seriousness of the Italians in securing the player.

Chelsea’s involvement complicates matters, and the Rossoneri may need to move decisively to win the race. The English club’s competition adds pressure on Milan to finalize the deal before the transfer window closes.

With the revised valuation now on the table, Milan must fend off strong English competition and complete the signing before the window shuts. The next steps hinge on outbidding Chelsea and securing Martin’s signature promptly.