Archie Brown Transfer Race Heats Up Between AC Milan and Fenerbahçe

Archie Brown, a talented left-back at Gent, is at the center of an intense transfer battle. Both AC Milan and Fenerbahçe are trying hard to sign him. With both clubs sending private jets to Brussels, the player is expected to make a decision soon.

WHAT’S HAPPENING?

After AC Milan and Fenerbahçe both agreed on a €7 million transfer fee with Gent, the two clubs sped up their pursuit of the 23-year-old English defender. Milan, after selling Theo Hernandez to Al Hilal, have made Brown a key target. Meanwhile, at Fenerbahçe, manager Jose Mourinho is eager to sign Brown. Reports suggest Fenerbahçe may edge Milan, and Brown will fly to Istanbul to discuss personal terms and complete a move. Nevertheless, there is still hope for Milan as Brown has yet to make a final decision.

A previous report confirmed that AC Milan agreed on a €7 million transfer fee with Gent for Archie Brown.

BROWN’S PROFILE AND CLUB CONTEXT

Brown has impressed at Gent, recording three goals and six assists in 46 games last season. His stats place him among Europe’s top young full-backs for progressive carries and successful dribbles. Milan are looking for a long-term successor to Theo Hernandez, who was crucial to Milan’s success. Fenerbahçe, who finished second in the Turkish Süper Lig last season, is looking to build on a positive campaign under Mourinho after missing the league title by eleven points.

Recent reports confirm that Fenerbahçe finished second in the Turkish Super Lig last season.

WHAT’S NEXT?

An official decision by Brown is expected to arrive within days, possibly later this weekend. Should Brown choose Fenerbahçe, he could join in time for the Super Cup clash against Galatasaray. Moreover, he could challenge Álvaro Odriozola for a starting spot at right wing-back. Should he sign for Milan, Brown will likely be fast-tracked into preseason preparations as they get ready for the Serie A start and work on reaching European spots after missing them last season. Brown is a major target for both clubs as they prepare their teams for the new campaign, making this one of the most closely watched transfer stories of the summer.

According to a previous report, Archie Brown is expected to join AC Milan after a €7 million agreement is reached with Gent.