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AC Milan pulled out another transfer surprise on Monday as they agreed a deal with Strasbourg for wing-back Diego Moreira. There had been reports in previous days suggesting that Ruben Amorim had asked for a reinforcement on the flanks, and just a few days before the opener against Torino his wish is set to be granted. Read SempreMilan ad-free and get access to exclusive news. Click here for a free trial! Fabrizio Romano among other sources is reporting that Milan and Strasbourg have agreed a deal worth €50m plus add-ons for the Belgian, who can play on either wing. A medical is booked in for today, meaning it is not out of the question he is in the squad for Sunday. Today’s front pages Below is how the newspapers in Italy have reacted to Milan’s third big move for the summer mercato. La Gazzetta dello Sport: “Milan’s big surprise. Diego Moreira signed for €45m. Blitz for the Belgian winger from Strasbourg. Milan’s third signing arrives today. Cardinale’s spending hits €150m.” Corriere dello Sport: “Moreira, Milan bang. Gerry’s coup. Cardinale signs the winger: €50m. Another surprise for Amorim: agreement with Strasbourg. Dortmund beaten with Mendes orchestrator. €150m already invested. Five goals and nine assists last season. Leao’s future up in the air.” Tuttosport: “Milan, Mendes formula: Moreira for €50m! After Gonçalo Ramos, the super agent brings the winger. The Belgian arrives from Strasbourg: another hefty investment after the over €100m spent on the striker and Gila. Leao offered to Roma: green light at €45m.” QS: “Diego Moreira, a quality attacker for Milan. He arrives for €50m. Leao is on his way out.”