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June 2017
Calhanoglu to AC Milan by Monday
30.6 || webmaster
Milan will reportedly finalise their swoop for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu on Monday for €24m, including bonuses.
According to Sky Sport Italia, the deal is imminent and only €1-2m now separate offer from demand.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Spartak Moscow looking at Badelj
30.6 || webmaster
Spartak Moscow have joined the race to sign Fiorentina midfielder Milan Badelj, along with Lazio, Roma and Milan.
The Croatia international’s contract is due to expire in June 2018 and he has refused an extension.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
OFFICIAL: AC Milan sign Borini
30.6 || webmaster
Milan have officially signed Fabio Borini from Sunderland in a deal worth €6m (£5.3m). “There can be no better club to do my work.”
It is officially a loan with obligation to buy at the end of the season.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
OFFICIAL: Deulofeu to return to Barcelona
30.6 || webmaster
Barcelona have officially confirmed they have activated the clause to re-sign Gerard Deulofeu from Everton, so he won’t return to Milan.
The winger spent the second half of last season with the Rossoneri, scoring four goals and providing three assists.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
De Sciglio agent in AC Milan talks
30.6 || webmaster
Mattia De Sciglio’s agent is at Casa Milan, as he looks to negotiate a transfer for the full-back.
Juventus have rekindled their interest in the Italian international, with reports that they’ll meet the Rossoneri next week to discuss a deal.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Donnarumma meets AC Milan on Monday
30.6 || webmaster
It’s expected that Gianluigi Donnarumma will meet Milan on Monday for a final decision on his contract extension.
The 18-year-old initially rejected an offer to renew his contract at San Siro, but it appears he may have had a change of heart.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Suso: 'I want to stay at AC Milan'
30.6 || webmaster
Suso confirmed he received “three offers from Champions League clubs, but I want to stay here” at Milan.
The 23-year-old winger’s current contract is due to expire in June 2019 and he has been linked with numerous clubs including Tottenham Hotspur, Roma and Napoli.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Still no Conti deal for AC Milan
29.6 || webmaster
Milan and Atalanta have still not agreed terms for Andrea Conti, even after a lengthy meeting today, though should eventually shake on €24m plus bonuses.
The Italy Under-21 international has made it very clear that he wants to join the Rossoneri and is refusing all other options.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan loan Plizzari to Ternana
29.6 || webmaster
Milan are expected to send teenage goalkeeper Alessandro Plizzari to Serie B side Ternana.
Sportitalia claim there was a successful meeting today between representatives of the two clubs.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Borini passes AC Milan medical
29.6 || webmaster
Sunderland striker Fabio Borini has passed his Milan medical, and is now heading to the club’s headquarters to sign his contract.
The former Roma man flew in to Italy last night to complete his move to the Rossoneri, and was subjected to medical tests this morning.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Deulofeu wants Serie A return
29.6 || webmaster
Reports in England claim Gerard Deulofeu has rejected a return to Barcelona, as he wants Milan or Juventus.
The Everton winger spent the second half of last season on loan with the Rossoneri, scoring four goals and providing three assists.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan close on €20m Calhanoglu
28.6 || webmaster
Milan continue their talks with Bayer Leverkusen for Hakan Calhanoglu and could reach an agreement for around €20m.
According to Sky Sport Italia, the negotiations are on-going between the two clubs and the original €30m asking price reduced.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan hand Poli to Bologna
28.6 || webmaster
Milan are set to release Andrea Poli on a free transfer to Bologna, where he’ll sign a four-year contract, claim Sky Sport Italia.
The 27-year-old midfielder was signed from Sampdoria in 2013 for €9.7m, but never made much of an impact at San Siro.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Lapadula to join Genoa
28.6 || webmaster
With the arrival of Fabio Borini, Milan are reportedly close to selling Gianluca Lapadula to Genoa.
It emerged earlier today that the Rossoneri have a deal for the Sunderland forward, who is expected to arrive in Milan this evening.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan set to sign Borini
28.6 || webmaster
With Carlos Bacca seemingly set to depart the San Siro this summer, AC Milan look like adding to their summer spending by adding Fabio Borini to their ranks. The 26-year-old, who has one international cap with Italy to his name, is reportedly closing in on a move back to his homeland, a transfer that is believed to be in the region of £5.3m (€6m). Despite failing to deliver during his time at Sunderland, scoring just seven goals in 50 appearances for the side recently relegated from the Premier League, Milan appear to be keen to bolster their attacking options ahead of the new Serie A campaign, where they are already rank outsiders for the title among the bookies.
Borini is expected in Milan at the end of the week to undergo a medical for this new club, with AC having seen off interest from rivals Fiorentina to secure his services. Having been linked with the former Chelsea youngster back in the January transfer window, Vincenzo Montella looks to have finally got his man. Despite being highly thought of as a youngster, Borini has failed to turn his promise into consistent performances to date, struggling during spells for Roma, Liverpool and Sunderland in the past.
Milan, backed by their new Chinese owners, have already invested heavily in order to bring Portuguese striker Andre Silva and defender Mateo Musacchio to the San Siro, while the Rossoneri are also thought to be working on deals for Lazio duo Lucas Biglia and Keita Balde. Having finished sixth in the Serie A standings last season, a massive 28 points behind champions Juventus, there is certainly a substantial need for investment in the playing squad. Although Borini is perhaps not the star name many were crying out for, the attacker will certainly add to the strength-in-depth of the squad. AC Milan will hope to be among the favourites in the bookmaker odds come the start of the new campaign.
Borini himself will undoubtedly be hoping for a fresh start in Italy, having found the back of the net just twice for Sunderland last season, as David Moyes’ former side were relegated from the Premier League in England. Borini made his debut for the Italian national side back in 2012, before being an unused member of the squad that reached the European Championship Final in the same year.
AC Milan to meet for Conti this week
28.6 || webmaster
Milan will reportedly meet Atalanta tomorrow or Friday to finally work out a deal for Andrea Conti.
The full-back has an agreement with the Rossoneri already, and his agent has threatened that he won’t turn up for pre-season training if a bid isn’t accepted.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Donnarumma: ‘Won’t discuss my future’
26.6 || webmaster
Gianluigi Donnarumma refuses to discuss his Milan future - “I’m happy and thinking about tomorrow’s game”.
The goalkeeper initially rejected a new contract with the Rossoneri, but it has been suggested in recent days that he could reconsider.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
OM offer Bacca contract
26.6 || webmaster
Reports in France suggest Marseille have offered a three-year contract to Milan striker Carlos Bacca.
The Rossoneri have already signed André Silva this summer, and are believed to be close to a deal for Fiorentina’s Nikola Kalinic.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Calhanoglu says ‘yes’ to AC Milan?
26.6 || webmaster
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu has reportedly given the green light to Milan, who are hoping to sign him for €25m.
According to German newspaper WAZ, Milan are in talks with Leverkusen for Calhanoglu, and a deal could be struck “in the next few days”.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan offer Lapadula for Kalinic
20.6 || webmaster
Milan are expected to meet Fiorentina tomorrow to discuss Nikola Kalinic, offering Gianluca Lapadula in part-exchange.
The 29-year-old Croatia international has long been a target for Vincenzo Montella and has a €50m release clause in his contract.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Besiktas join Bacca chase
20.6 || webmaster
Milan continue to push Carlos Bacca on to the market, as Besiktas join the race with Valencia and Olympique Marseille.
The Colombia international turns 31 in September and his goal poacher style is not suited to Coach Vincenzo Montella’s tactics.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan haggle over Perin
20.6 || webmaster
Milan are trying to lower Genoa’s €15m asking price for Mattia Perin by including Gabriel and Leonel Vangioni as part of the deal.
The Rossoneri are seeking a goalkeeper after Gianluigi Donnarumma refused to sign a new contract and Perin is top of the list.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan restart Donnarumma talks
20.6 || webmaster
Milan are reportedly ready to restart contract talks with Gianluigi Donnarumma, less than a week after saying he wouldn’t sign.
The 18-year-old had been in renewal talks with the Rossoneri since he turned 18 in February, but last week the club confirmed he had rejected their offer.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan close to Biglia deal
20.6 || webmaster
Milan are reportedly moving closer to a deal for Lazio captain Lucas Biglia, at €20m plus bonuses.
The Rossoneri have been pursuing the Italian international for several weeks, and it’s thought they have already agreed a deal with the player.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Conti to AC Milan for €25m
20.6 || webmaster
Andrea Conti’s move from Atalanta to Milan could be done for €25m plus bonuses, according to reports.
The full-back only wants to join the Rossoneri, and his agent has warned he won’t show up for pre-season training if the Orobici don’t accept an offer from them.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan fans explain Donnarumma stunt
19.6 || webmaster
The Milan fans that threw fake dollar bills at Gianluigi Donnarumma have justified their actions, claiming the goalkeeper committed “a serious offence”.
Members of Milan Club Poland interrupted Italy’s 2-0 win against Denmark in the European Under-21 Championship on Sunday with their stunt, in light of the youngster’s refusal to sign a new contract at San Siro.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan in late Conti talks?
19.6 || webmaster
Milan are reportedly holding talks with Atalanta over a deal to sign full-back Andrea Conti this evening.
According to Gazzamercato, the meeting commenced at around 19:00 BST, in which Conti’s proposed transfer to Milan was up for discussion.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Cairo: ‘No talks for Belotti’
19.6 || webmaster
Torino President Urbano Cairo insists there has been “no contact with Milan, nor Paris Saint-Germain” for Andrea Belotti.
The striker has been linked with a move away from the Granata, but they’re holding out for his €100m release clause, which is only valid for foreign clubs.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Perin close to AC Milan
19.6 || webmaster
After today’s meeting, Milan are believed to be a step away from a deal for Genoa goalkeeper Mattia Perin.
The Rossoneri are in need of a new signing between the posts, as Gianluigi Donnarumma won’t renew his contract at San Siro.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan ultras slam Raiola, Donnarumma
19.6 || webmaster
Milan’s ultras have slammed Mino Raiola and Gigio Donnaumma in a statement - “a lad of only 18 preferring money to being treated as a God by his fans”.
It was announced last week that the goalkeeper wouldn’t renew his contract with the Rossoneri, with his current deal expiring next summer.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Fassone: Donnarumma too hasty
19.6 || webmaster
Milan CEO Marco Fassone believes Gianluigi Donnarumma listened to Mino Raiola “too hastily” but insists “our doors are open” for a reconciliation.
Many attribute Donnarumma’s decision not to sign a new contract with Milan as being the work of Raiola, but while Fassone hinted the goalkeeper was partly to blame, he made it clear the Rossoneri would happily keep the 18-year-old.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Fake money flung at Donnarumma
18.6 || webmaster
Milan fans interrupted Italy’s Under-21 European Championship tie with Denmark in Krakow by throwing fake dollars at Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The 18-year-old goalkeeper turned down the proposal of a new contract this week and Rossoneri supporters were furious.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan €7m plus bonuses for Perin
18.6 || webmaster
Milan are stepping up negotiations for Genoa goalkeeper Mattia Perin and the asking price is €7m plus another €8m in performance-related bonuses.
With Gianluigi Donnarumma refusing to sign a contract extension, the Rossoneri need to find other alternatives in goal.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Donnarumma to blame evasive AC Milan
18.6 || webmaster
Agent Mino Raiola is expected to say that Gianluigi Donnarumma refused a new Milan contract because repeated requests for guarantees were ignored.
On Thursday, directors Marco Fassone and Massimiliano Mirabelli confirmed that Donnarumma had turned down a new deal, noting it did not seem to be an economic issue.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan go all-in for Perin
17.6 || webmaster
Genoa goalkeeper Mattia Perin’s agent is said to be in talks for a move to Milan, with Gabriel Paletta going the other way.
According to Tuttomercatoweb, Perin’s representative Alessandro Lucci met with Genoa President Enrico Preziosi today to discuss the situation.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Sacchi: 'Donnarumma will regret AC Milan'
17.6 || webmaster
Milan legend Arrigo Sacchi was “stunned by the lack of gratitude” Gianluigi Donnarumma showed to the club. “He should remember Kaka and Andriy Shevchenko…”
The 18-year-old goalkeeper came up through their youth academy and became a Serie A regular at the age of 17, but on Thursday announced he would not be extending his contract.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Mirabelli: 'Enormous Donnarumma offer'
17.6 || webmaster
Milan director Massimiliano Mirabelli assures they made an “enormous offer” to Gianluigi Donnarumma and jokes he’ll take Cristiano Ronaldo in a swap deal.
The 18-year-old goalkeeper, via agent Mino Raiola, informed his club on Thursday that there would be no contract renewal on the deal that expires in June 2018.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Atalanta hardball for Conti
17.6 || webmaster
Atalanta have turned down the initial €20m Milan proposal for Andrea Conti, demanding €30m, but the player threatens to go on strike.
Currently on international duty with Italy at the European Under-21 Championship, Conti has made his position perfectly clear, reiterating yesterday that his time with Atalanta is over.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan to swap Donnarumma for Keylor?
16.6 || webmaster
Real Madrid are reportedly ready to include Keylor Navas in their offer for Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
According to Sport Mediaset, Madrid are happy to cede Keylor if it means bringing in Donnarumma.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
‘AC Milan must bench Donnarumma’
16.6 || webmaster
The leader of Milan’s Curva Sud has urged the Rossoneri to “bench” Gianluigi Donnarumma “for a year” in light of his refusal to sign a new contract.
Juventus, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United have all been touted as possible destinations for Donnarumma, but Giancarlo Capelli believes the goalkeeper should not be allowed to get his way so easily.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Conti on strike for AC Milan
16.6 || webmaster
Andrea Conti’s agent declares “he won’t go to the pre-season training camp with Atalanta” as he only wants Milan.
The full-back has agreed a deal with the Rossoneri, but negotiations between the two clubs have hit a stumbling block.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Trapp open to AC Milan move
16.6 || webmaster
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Kevin Trapp has given the all-clear for a move to Milan, claim RMC Sport, but the price-tag is €18m.
The Rossoneri need a new shot-stopper after Gianluigi Donnarumma confirmed today he will not renew his contract.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Antalyaspor confirm AC Milan talks
16.6 || webmaster
Antalyaspor confirmed they are “working on Jose Sosa, Juraj Kucka and Gabriel Paletta” in negotiations with Milan.
The Turkish side has been pushing for several players based in Serie A over the last few weeks.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Scout: 'Donnarumma was always trouble'
15.6 || webmaster
The man who first discovered Gianluigi Donnarumma tells Milan there were warning signs of trouble long before he started working with Mino Raiola.
Today the goalkeeper informed the club, via agent Raiola, that he would not be signing a new contract and his rapport with the Rossoneri can therefore end on June 30, 2018.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Ex-Milan stars: 'Donnarumma to Juve'
15.6 || webmaster
Former Milan stars Giovanni Galli and Daniele Massaro slam Gianluigi Donnarumma for rejecting a Milan extension. “In my view, he’s going to Juventus.”
Today the Rossoneri announced that Donnarumma, via agent Mino Raiola, informed them of his definitive choice not to agree an extension.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Raiola - Mirabelli row over Donnarumma?
15.6 || webmaster
According to Sportitalia, agent Mino Raiola definitively slammed the door on Milan after they tried to call Gianluigi Donnarumma’s family.
This evening Milan CEO Marco Fassone announced in a brief Press conference that Donnarumma had refused to sign a new contract and the decision was “definitive.”
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Albertosi: 'Donnarumma betrayed AC Milan'
15.6 || webmaster
Former Milan legend Enrico Albertosi feels Gianluigi Donnarumma “betrayed” the Rossoneri by refusing to sign a new contract.
This evening CEO Marco Fassone announced that Donnarumma would not be extending his current deal, which expires in June 2018.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan eye Neto, Szczesny and Perin
15.6 || webmaster
Norberto Neto, Mattia Perin and Wojciech Szczesny are on Milan’s wish-list after Gianluigi Donnarumma rejected a new contract.
The club needs a goalkeeper, as today it was announced the 18-year-old was refusing to sign an extension.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Everton make Niang offer
15.6 || webmaster
Everton have made an official offer of €18m [£15.8m] for Milan’s M’Baye Niang, according to reports in Italy.
The English side’s sporting director Steve Walsh is in Italy this week, and the Rossoneri held a meeting with an intermediary this morning to discuss the Frenchman, as well as Gianluca Lapadula.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Donnarumma won't renew
15.6 || webmaster
Gianluigi Donnarumma will not renew his contract, announced Milan after a crunch meeting with agent Mino Raiola, so Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain step forward.
The 18-year-old came up through their youth academy and was launched into the first team at the age of 16.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Keita: 'No Lazio or Juve talks!'
13.6 || webmaster
Keita Balde Diao’s agent has denied agreeing terms with Juventus and continues to insist Lazio never offered him a new contract.
The striker’s current deal runs to June 2018 and last week Calenda announced that Lazio had agreed a transfer fee with Milan.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Ibrahimovic linked with AC Milan
13.6 || webmaster
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is being linked with a return to Milan, following his release by Manchester United.
The Swedish striker is out until around January with a serious knee injury, but scored 28 goals in 46 games for the Red Devils this season.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan aim to double revenues
13.6 || webmaster
The business plan submitted to UEFA by Milan has allegedly been leaked, with aims to more than double revenues in five years.
The Rossoneri have been taken over by Rossoneri Sport Luxembourg, funded by Yonghong Li and other Chinese investors.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan in for Valero?
12.6 || webmaster
Reports in Spain claim Borja Valero is on the verge of joining Milan, but that isn’t backed up by Italian sources.
The Fiorentina midfielder worked with Rossoneri Coach Vincenzo Montella during his time in Florence, with the Viola reaching the Europa League for three seasons in a row.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Silva: ‘AC Milan can win Scudetto’
12.6 || webmaster
Andre Silva hopes Milan can win the Scudetto this season, after officially signing from Porto today.
The Portuguese international was officially confirmed as a Rossoneri player this afternoon, joining for a €38m fee.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Donnarumma answers AC Milan tomorrow?
12.6 || webmaster
It’s reported Gianluigi Donnarumma is meeting Mino Raiola today, as they weigh up Milan’s offer of a renewal.
The goalkeeper is out of contract next summer, and the Rossoneri are determined to tie him to a longer contract.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
OFFICIAL: AC Milan sign Andre Silva
12.6 || webmaster
Milan have completed the signing of Portugal striker Andre Silva from Porto for a reported €38m.
Silva passed a medical with Milan on Monday, before putting pen to paper on a five-year contract.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan move for Krychowiak?
12.6 || webmaster
Milan will reportedly meet with Paris Saint-Germain on Monday for midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan are not prepared to meet Lazio’s asking price for Lucas Biglia but are wasting no time in looking at alternatives.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Andre Silva is in AC Milan HQ
11.6 || webmaster
Sky Sport Italia claim Porto striker Andre Silva and his agent are in Milan HQ tonight to complete his transfer for over €30m.
According to the latest reports, Jorge Mendes and Andre Silva are both present in the meeting with directors Massimiliano Mirabelli and Marco Fassone.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Cairo: 'Belotti can refuse €100m'
11.6 || webmaster
Torino President Urbano Cairo reiterated he “would only sell Andrea Belotti for €100m, and even then he can refuse. I think he wants to stay.”
The striker recently signed a new contract with €100m release clause that is valid only for overseas clubs, amid interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Lapadula to Atalanta for Conti?
11.6 || webmaster
Atalanta could accept striker Gianluca Lapadula as part of the exchange taking Andrea Conti to Milan.
Conti’s agent confirmed that they have agreed personal terms for a five-year contract, but now the two clubs need to work out the transfer fee.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Kalinic would accept AC Milan
11.6 || webmaster
Milan have reportedly agreed personal terms with Nikola Kalinic, but Fiorentina want more than the initial €20m transfer fee.
The Rossoneri need a new striker, as Carlos Bacca is on the market and Gianluca Lapadula could well follow.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Inter can't sabotage Conti for AC Milan
11.6 || webmaster
Inter tried to offer Atalanta €28m for Andrea Conti, but the right-back is absolutely determined to join Milan, claim Sportitalia.
The 23-year-old came up through the Orobici youth academy and had a breakthrough season, contributing eight goals and five assists in 35 competitive appearances.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Donnarumma to stay at AC Milan
11.6 || webmaster
Gianluigi Donnarumma has decided to sign a contract extension with Milan, claim reports, but release clauses are still a problem.
The 18-year-old goalkeeper’s current deal is set to expire in June 2018, as that was the longest they could tie him down when he was still a minor.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Questions over AC Milan FFP report
10.6 || webmaster
UEFA rejected Milan’s Financial Fair Play plan because there are questions over economic sustainability and revenue from merchandising.
The new owners, led by Yonghong Li, presented their plan to UEFA this week, but then withdrew it and will present a new version in October.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
PSG €40m for Donnarumma
10.6 || webmaster
Paris Saint-Germain chiefs will arrive in Milan on Monday and reportedly offer €40m for goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The 18-year-old’s contract is due to expire in June 2018 and so far he has refused to sign a new proposal worth over €4m per year.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Agent: 'Conti was promised'
10.6 || webmaster
Andrea Conti’s agent continued the ugly war of words with Atalanta, as he tries to force through a Milan transfer. “They gave their word. Do they think I’m senile?”
Representative Mario Giuffredi confirmed he agreed terms with Milan this week, but Orobici President Antonio Percassi complained that it was an unfair approach.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Forsberg: 'AC Milan project interesting'
10.6 || webmaster
Emil Forsberg confessed he’s very flattered by Milan interest. “They are a big club, one of the largest in the world, and have an interesting project.”
There were reports today that the Rossoneri saw an initial €18m offer rejected by RB Leipzig, as the price-tag is at least €30m.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan: Kalinic and Andre Silva?
10.6 || webmaster
Milan have dropped interest in Alvaro Morata, instead hoping to get both Nikola Kalinic and Andre Silva for a combined €60m.
Spanish media claim Morata will fly in to England on Monday for final talks with Manchester United, as a deal with Real Madrid is imminent.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan make formal Belotti offer
7.6 || webmaster
Milan have reportedly made the first formal offer for Andrea Belotti, but Torino want at least €70m cash plus players, so Manchester United remain in the running.
The striker has a release clause in his contract worth €100m, but it is valid only for clubs outside of Italy.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Real Madrid ignore Donnarumma
7.6 || webmaster
Real Madrid are sticking with Keylor Navas, claims Marca, which would rule out an offer for Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The 18-year-old is hesitating over a new contract worth €4.5m per year because his agent Mino Raiola is pushing for a move elsewhere.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
‘Torino want to keep Belotti’
7.6 || webmaster
Torino President Urbano Cairo has reiterated his club plan to keep Andrea Belotti and that he would only sell the striker overseas for €100m.
Cairo’s remarks seemingly dispel those made by Torino sporting director Gianluca Petrachi, who suggested Milan could sign Belotti, on the basis that the Rossoneri “paid up”.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
Biglia to AC Milan for €25m
7.6 || webmaster
Multiple sources claim Lazio captain Lucas Biglia will join Milan for €22m plus €3m bonuses, signing a three-year contract.
The midfielder’s current contract is due to expire in June 2018 and he had been expected to sign an extension up until a couple of weeks ago.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
U21: Italy squad for Euros named
7.6 || webmaster
The Italy squad for the European Under-21 Championship has been announced, including Gianluigi Donnarumma, Federico Bernardeschi, Domenico Berardi and Roberto Gagliardini.
The tournament runs from June 18 in Poland with the Azzurrini facing Denmark, the Czech Republic and Germany.
Read the rest on Football Italia.
AC Milan transfer news & predictions
7.6 || webmaster
AC Milan have just finished a disappointing sixth in Serie A, 28 points behind champions Juventus, but they should close that gap next season. The long period of stagnation endured by the fans could finally be set to come to an end due to the ambition the club is showing in the transfer market. Investment from the new Chinese owners means the Rossoneri can finally dream of usurping Juventus, Roma and Napoli, returning to the summit of Serie A and challenging for the Champions League.
Vincenzo Montella deserves another season after getting Milan back into Europe and winning silverware, and there is every reason to think he can lead them to challenge for greater prizes next campaign. Milan have a strong young squad, and they showed glimmers of their talent last season, but it is clear that investment is needed, and early signs are promising for this transfer window. Signing Franck Kessie from Atalanta is a good start. He was a driving force behind unfancied Atalanta finishing above Milan last season and, despite interest from some big Premiership clubs, has opted to join the Rossoneri on an initial two-year loan deal. He is 20 years old and full of promise, and will bolster the talented young ranks at the San Siro.
But now the club needs to make some statements of intent by signing star players that are in their prime and capable of propelling Milan back to the top of the table. Juventus have run away with Serie A for too many years in a row, and Napoli and Roma have been the only teams to get close. Inter are also being bankrolled with huge investment, so next season’s Serie A race looks to be more competitive than ever. Juventus will still be the team to beat, however, and to do that Milan clearly need more firepower and a tighter defence. Last season they scored 20 goals fewer than Max Allegri’s team, and conceded 18 goals more, so there is clearly a lot of work to be done.
But there is cause for optimism. Matteo Musacchio is exactly what Milan need – a player in his prime, aged 26 – and he represents a good signing. He should be able to forge a strong partnership at the back with the outstanding Alessio Romagnoli, and make Milan harded to break down next season. Now for the firepower, and fans should be full of excitement about the players the club is being linked with. Alvaro Morata is one of the hottest properties in Europe. He was a revelation for Juventus, but has been frustrated by a lack of starts at Real Madrid, where he is behind Cristiano Ronaldo, arguably the world’s best player, in the pecking order. Yet he is a supreme talent with a great eye for goal. Ditto Andrea Belotti, who has a superb season, ending up right near the top of the goal scoring charts despite playing for a pretty poor Torino side. He is also a team player and presses high and hard for his side, so he would be a fantastic addition. Either of them would give Milan a new dimension in attack and instantly make them into a force to be reckoned with.
Chief executive Marco Fassone and sporting director Massimo Mirabelli have thus far acted quickly and decisively to plug the gaps in the squad and improve the team’s quality. It is also great to see them stepping up efforts to keep hold of Gianluigi Donnarumma. With the club’s new financial muscle, there is no need to sell off its best young players, and Donnarumma should be made to feel that he can realise all his ambitions by staying at the San Siro. If they can keep him, wrap up a few more deals in the next month and have everyone in place ahead of preseason training, it could be an exciting season indeed for the Rossoneri. It might be worth backing them to winning their opening games and perhaps putting a stake on them finishing in the top four at least. A bookie like 5Dimes will definitely have odds, but review them first. Juventus will be the favourites, followed by Roma, Napoli and Inter, but there is every reason to think Milan will be right in the thick of it come the end of the season.
Donnarumma: 'I'm scared of flying'
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Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma reveals he’s afraid of flying, wanted to play tennis rather than football and has a very special hero.
The 18-year-old shot-stopper sat down with 7 Corriere magazine and discussed some unexplored areas of his life.
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AC Milan: Morata or Andre Silva
5.6 || webmaster
Milan met with agent Jorge Mendes yesterday, asking after FC Porto striker Andre Silva as an alternative to Alvaro Morata.
The Rossoneri have made it clear they want a new centre-forward, as Carlos Bacca is on the market this summer.
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AC Milan warn Donnarumma
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Milan are taking a hard line on Gianluigi Donnarumma, with reports he’s asked to choose between his club and agent Mino Raiola.
The 18-year-old goalkeeper is only under contract until June 2018 and is so far refusing to sign a new deal that would be worth €4.5m per year.
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Reports: Biglia to AC Milan for €25m
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Lazio have struck a deal to sell Lucas Biglia to Milan for €21m plus €4m bonuses, claim two Rome-based newspapers.
The Argentina international’s current contract is due to expire in June 2018 and a renewal had seemed a formality until a couple of weeks ago.
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Lazio set Biglia deadline
1.6 || webmaster
Lazio have given Lucas Biglia an ultimatum to accept their contract renewal by this weekend or prepare for his transfer to Milan.
The Argentina international has delayed giving a response to the offer on the table after strong interest from the Rossoneri.
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AC Milan present Kessie on Monday
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Milan are expected to present Franck Kessie to the media on Monday, but the transfer from Atalanta for around €28m is already done.
The 21-year-old midfielder was due to make the move earlier this week, but he failed his first medical.
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Raiola: ‘When Ibra left Juventus…’
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s agent claims he didn’t leave Juventus due to Calciopoli - “the deal with Inter was reached six months before”.
The Swedish striker left the Bianconeri when they were demoted to Serie B in 2006, joining the Beneamata and winning three Scudetti in a row.
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Raiola: ‘Donnarumma future not certain’
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Mino Raiola reveals “11 top clubs” are interested in Gianluigi Donnarumma, but he could still renew with Milan.
The 18-year-old is out of contract at the end of next season, and so far he has yet to agree a new contract with the Rossoneri.
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