Leonardo Bonucci’s move to AC Milan could sensationally fall through after £35m payment is rejected by bank
Italian defender could end up back at Juventus after Rossoneri's payment to rivals bounces
LEONARDO BONUCCI could find himself back at Juventus after the bank reportedly REJECTED AC Milan’s £35million payment.
The Rossoneri have been splashing the cash this summer as Vincenzo Montella attempts to rebuild the fallen giants into title contenders.
Part of that summer overhaul included the £69m double swoop for Juve’s Bonucci and Lazio midfielder Lucas Biglia.
But claim that both payments have bounced.
The duos contracts have yet to be formally registered with the San Siro giants.
That is preventing either man from representing Milan.
And it could mean that former Chelsea and Manchester City target Bonucci finds himself back at Juventus.
Serie A sides have until August 11 to register new players for the upcoming campaign.
Milan were hoping that Banco BPM would cover the club financially for the two acquisitions.
However, the answer was negative.
Montella has thrilled supporters with his signings this summer for the Serie A outfit.
Franck Kessie, Andrea Conti, Andre Silva, Hakan Calhanoglu and Ricardo Rodriguez have all arrived in mega-money deals.
But at present, with the deals for Bonucci and Biglia not valid, they face having to let them return to their previous clubs.