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AC Milan are always in the market for transfer opportunities, and one could present itself at Fiorentina as per reports. Earlier this week, reports began emerging claiming that Athekame is heading for a year with Paulo Fonseca’s Lyon with a dry loan deal agreed. It was somewhat surprising news, given that the Swiss full-back was not among the names mentioned as a potential departure. Read SempreMilan ad-free and get access to exclusive news. Click here for a free trial! It means that Milan seem to be in the market for another wing-back. While names like Genk’s Zakaria El Ouahdi and Atalanta’s Nicola Zalewski have been mentioned, the management will be attentive to what might arise. Dodo: A late opportunity? According to MilanVibes, Dodo could be one of these profiles. The former Shakhtar star fits exactly the profile outlined by Ruben Amorim: a technical wing-back, capable of beating a man, inverting and providing end product. Today’s Corriere dello Sport wites that it’s crucial for Fabio Paratici to understand Dodo’s intentions in the coming days. If the full-back wants to renew his contract – staying in Florence to compete for a place with Alex Jimenez – the matter could be closed quickly. Otherwise, the priority will be to find him a place in these final days of the summer transfer window. His contract expires next season, and he can leave Fiorentina for a cut-price fee which is where Milan may pounce. Last season Dodo amassed 47 games, two goals and three assists, with a total of almost 4,000 minutes played.