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By Shambhu Ajith

Modified Dec 30, 2018 15:51 GMT

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AC Milan agree deal with Sevilla for Muriel

AC Milan, who have been working on bringing in a new attacker to help them get out of a slump, have reached an agreement with Sevilla for Colombian international Luis Muriel, according to Calcio Mercato via Estadio Deportivo.

The report claims that Il Rossoneri are all set to sign the 27-year-old on a loan deal until the end of the season. However, whether or not they will have an option to buy him on a permanent basis is unknown at this point.

Muriel has struggled for playing time and has started only once for Sevilla in the LaLiga this season.

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