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August 2017

Paletta agent meets AC Milan
29.8 || webmaster

Gabriel Paletta’s agent has arrived at Casa Milan, to negotiate the centre-back’s move to Lazio.

The Italian international has agreed a move to the Aquile, but so far there has been no deal between the two clubs.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Torino still short for Niang
29.8 || webmaster

It’s reported Torino are still €5-6m short for Milan’s M’Baye Niang, so he could move to England instead.

The French international has already rejected a move to Spartak Moscow, a transfer which would have earned the Rossoneri €18m.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Cutrone: ‘AC Milan taught me a lot’
29.8 || webmaster

Milan striker Patrick Cutrone says Coach Vincenzo Montella “has taught me a lot”, describing his current form as “a dream”.

The 19-year-old has four goals in six appearances so far this season, and spoke about his current situation while on international duty with the Italy Under-21s.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Suso set for AC Milan renewal
29.8 || webmaster

Suso is reportedly on the verge of extending his Milan contract, boosting his wages to €3m per season.

The winger’s current deal expires in the summer of 2019, and talks have been ongoing for several months over a renewal.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Agent: ‘Gomez staying at AC Milan’
28.8 || webmaster

Gustavo Gomez’s agent confirms a move to Fenerbahce has fallen through - “he is and remains a Milan player”.

It appeared the centre-back was close to joining the Turkish club, but it was reported earlier today that a deal had collapsed over wages and now Gomez’s representative has confirmed as much.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Di Biagio: Cutrone like Belotti
28.8 || webmaster

Italy Under-21 boss Luigi Di Biagio claims Milan starlet Patrick Cutrone reminds him of Torino striker Andrea Belotti.

Cutrone has enjoyed a breakout start to the season, scoring four goals in six appearances for Milan, to earn a first-ever call-up to the Azzurrini for games against Spain and Slovenia.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Suso close to AC Milan extension?
28.8 || webmaster

Suso is reportedly close to signing a new contract with Milan after both parties held talks on Monday.

According to Sky Sport Italia, a meeting between Suso’s representatives and Milan executives was scheduled at around midday on Monday.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Bonucci: ‘AC Milan journey underway’
28.8 || webmaster

Milan captain Leonardo Bonucci says the Rossoneri’s journey back to the top of Italian football has begun.

The Rossoneri registered their second win in as many Serie A matches this season with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Cagliari.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Montella: ‘Suso never for sale’
27.8 || webmaster

Vincenzo Montella insists Suso was ‘never for sale’ after the Spaniard scored in Milan’s 2-1 win over Cagliari.

The 23-year-old was linked with a move away from the San Siro over the summer but was a key performer in the Rossoneri’s win tonight.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

'Leave,' AC Milan fans tell Niang
27.8 || webmaster

Milan fans unfurled a banner calling for M’Baye Niang to leave the club during tonight’s match with Cagliari.

The forward has recently rejected a move to Russian club Spartak Moscow and is instead reported to prefer a switch to Torino.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Serie A: AC Milan 2:1 Cagliari - match report
27.8 || webmaster

Scorers: Cutrone 11 (M), Joao Pedro 56 (C), Suso 70 (M)

Patrick Cutrone and a Suso free kick eventually got the better of Cagliari, but Milan found it their most difficult game so far.

The Rossoneri had won all five competitive matches this season between Serie A and Europa League, scoring 13 goals and not conceding any. Jack Bonaventura was injured, with Lucas Biglia and Nikola Kalinic on the bench for the first time, but 19-year-old prodigy Patrick Cutrone retained his place in attack. Cagliari were fresh from a 3-0 defeat to Juventus and had one point at San Siro from 14 visits since a 1-0 win in June 1997.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

‘Suso deserves Spain call’
25.8 || webmaster

Spain Coach Julen Lopetegui says Milan’s Suso “is talented and deserved this call-up” after including him for the Italy match.

The Azzurri face La Roja in a World Cup qualifier next month, a match which is being billed as a showdown for top spot.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Montella: ‘It’s in our hands’
25.8 || webmaster

Milan Coach Vincenzo Montella is “confident” about the Europa League - “it’s all in our hands”.

The Rossoneri were today paired with Austria Vienna, AEK Athens and Rijeka, as they make their return to European competition proper.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Rodriguez: ‘AC Milan can win EL group’
25.8 || webmaster

Ricardo Rodriguez believes Milan can win their Europa League group because “we’re the best team in it”.

The Rossoneri were drawn with Austria Vienna, Rijeka and AEK Athens earlier today, and the left-back is targeting top spot in Group D.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan, Lazio & Atalanta learn EL fates
25.8 || webmaster

Milan avoid the big boys in the Europa League group stage, but Lazio are drawn with Nice and Atalanta must take on Everton and Olympique Lyonnais.

Milan were seeded for the draw in Monaco on Friday, and joining them in Group D are Austrian side Austria Vienna, Greek outfit AEK Athens and Rijeka – eliminated from the Champions League playoff.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan bid €30m for Keita?
25.8 || webmaster

Milan have reportedly agreed to meet Lazio’s asking price of €30m for winger Keita Balde Diao.

According to La Repubblica, Milan are hoping to make Keita “their icing on the cake” this summer but would face competition from Tottenham Hotspur.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Europa League: Shkendija 0:1 (0:7) AC Milan - match report
24.8 || webmaster

Scorer: Cutrone 13 (M)

Patrick Cutrone struck again, giving Milan the 1-0 victory away to Shkendija, sending them into the Europa League, 7-0 on aggregate.

The Rossoneri had won the first leg of this Europa League play-off 6-0 at San Siro, so took the opportunity to experiment a new 3-5-2 formation with Leonardo Bonucci at the heart of the defence.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Fassone: 'No AC Milan-Rafinha talks'
24.8 || webmaster

Milan CEO Marco Fassone won’t rule out another signing, but insists “there has been no contact with Barcelona for Rafinha.”

The Rossoneri have a 6-0 first leg lead as they visit Shkendija in the Europa League play-off this evening, so the focus was more on the transfer market.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Europa League: Shkendija vs. AC Milan - line-ups
24.8 || webmaster

Shkendija: Zahov; Bejtulai, Teqja, Cuculi; Todorovski, Alimi, Totre, Celikovic; Ibraimi, Hasani; Radeski

Shkendija bench: Avdyli, Murati, Zejnulai Bojki, Fazlagikj, Shefiti, Abdurahimi

Milan: Storari; Zapata, Bonucci, Romagnoli; Calabria, Zanellato, Locatelli, Mauri, Antonelli; Cutrone, Andre Silva

Milan bench: A Donnarumma, Suso, Borini, Gomez, Abate, Gabbia, Kessie

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Shevchenko: 'AC Milan must target Scudetto'
24.8 || webmaster

Andriy Shevchenko warned “with the transfer market they had, Milan must target winning the Scudetto.”

The former Rossoneri hero spoke to Mediaset Premium ahead of this evening’s Champions League draw.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Raiola: ‘Niang doesn’t want Spartak’
24.8 || webmaster

Mino Raiola “doesn’t know” how to resolve M’Baye Niang’s situation, as the Milan forward “doesn’t want to go” to Spartak Moscow.

The Rossoneri accepted an offer from the Russian side, thought to be worth €23m, but the player rejected it.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Rafinha accepts AC Milan?
24.8 || webmaster

Rafinha is reportedly open to joining Milan, but there’s disagreement over how to structure the deal.

It was reported last night that the Brazilian is open to joining the Rossoneri, having fallen down the pecking order at Barcelona.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Montella: 'AC Milan test tactics on Shkendija'
23.8 || webmaster

Vincenzo Montella hinted Milan will use a three-man defence in the Europa League play-off with Shkendija. “We’re still getting to know each other.”

“We care about both Serie A and the Europa League equally. Tomorrow is the Europa League, so all our energy is focused on the next game,” said the Coach in his Press conference.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Niang: 'I just want to choose'
23.8 || webmaster

M’Baye Niang hit back at Milan Coach Vincenzo Montella and insisted: “I just want to choose where I go, not anyone else.”

The striker was signed off from training for 10 days with a medical certificate due to ‘stress’ and Montella lightly mocked him in today’s Press conference.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Storari: 'Surprised by Bonucci'
23.8 || webmaster

Marco Storari feels Leonardo Bonucci “increased the prestige” of the Milan squad, but “didn’t think he could come here.”

The veteran goalkeeper is expected to start tomorrow’s Europa League play-off against Shkendija.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Montella 'disappointed in Niang'
23.8 || webmaster

Vincenzo Montella admitted he is “really disappointed” in M’Baye Niang for ruling himself out of Milan training due to ‘stress.’

The striker has rejected a transfer to Spartak Moscow, is trying to force through a move to Torino and pulled out of training sessions with a medical certificate for ‘stress.’

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Romagnoli back in AC Milan squad
23.8 || webmaster

Alessio Romagnoli is back in the Milan squad for the second leg with Shkendija, with Gigio Donnarumma staying at home.

The Rossoneri won 6-0 in the first leg of their Europa League play-off, so Thursday’s match is essentially just a formality.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Turkey calling for AC Milan pair?
23.8 || webmaster

Fenerbahce and Trabzonspor are both reportedly in talks to sign Gustavo Gomez and Jose Sosa from Milan respectively.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Fener executvies are in Milan to clinch a deal for defender Gomez, who is surplus to requirements at San Siro after the arrivals of Mateo Musacchio and Leonardo Bonucci.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Marchisio Sr: ‘Nothing in AC Milan rumours’
21.8 || webmaster

Claudio Marchisio’s father and agent denies the Juventus midfielder could join Milan - “I don’t know where these rumours have come from”.

It has been sensationally claimed that the Italian international could follow Leonardo Bonucci to San Siro, having spent his entire career with the Bianconeri, save for a loan spell at Empoli in 2007-08.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Inter trio to fund Suso bid?
21.8 || webmaster

Inter are reportedly hoping to move on Stevan Jovetic, Antonio Candreva and Marcelo Brozovic before pursuing Milan attacking midfielder Suso.

According to AS via Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter are preparing a €25m bid for Suso but want to ship out the aforementioned trio first.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Kalinic arrives for AC Milan medical
21.8 || webmaster

Nikola Kalinic has arrived for his Milan medical ahead of a reported €25m transfer from Fiorentina.

Kalinic was spotted at La Madonnina clinic on Monday morning, where he will take all his medical tests.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Montella pleased by AC Milan attitude
21.8 || webmaster

Vincenzo Montella was pleased by Milan’s attitude in their 3-0 win over Crotone.

The Rossoneri began their Serie A campaign with a convincing victory over Davide Nicola’s team, who were reduced to ten men early on after consultation with the new VAR system.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Serie A: Crotone 0:3 AC Milan - match report
21.8 || webmaster

Scorers: Kessie pen 4 (M), Cutrone 18 (M), Suso 23 (M)

Milan tore 10-man Crotone to shreds with Patrick Cutrone, Franck Kessie and Suso, but the hosts saw red after just four minutes.

The revamped Rossoneri started a host of summer signings at the Stadio Scida, but rested Andre Silva in favour of 19-year-old striker Patrick Cutrone. Lucas Biglia, Alessio Romagnoli and Jack Bonaventura were injured, with M’Baye Niang, Gustavo Gomez, Gabriel Paletta and Jose Sosa transfer-listed. The Calabrese club had their first ever top flight campaign last season and survived on the final day. Adrian Stoian returned after he was hospitalised with a viral infection in April.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Serie A: Crotone vs. AC Milan - line-ups
20.8 || webmaster

Crotone: Cordaz; Faraoni, Ceccherini, Cabrera, Martella; Rohden, Mandragora, Barberis, Stoian; Trotta, Budimir

Milan: G Donnarumma; Conti, Bonucci, Musacchio, Rodriguez; Kessié, Locatelli, Calhanoglu; Suso, Cutrone, Borini

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Li issues AC Milan rallying cry
20.8 || webmaster

Milanexecutive director Han Li is adamant the club will ‘get back to where it needs to.’

The Rossoneri play their first Serie A fixture of the new season this evening when they face Crotone.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Kalinic set for AC Milan medical
20.8 || webmaster

Nikola Kalinic will undergo his medical with Milan tomorrow ahead of the transfer from Fiorentina.

He is not in the squad for tonight’s Serie A opener against Inter at San Siro, but will be in the city anyway.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Tiago Dias drops AC Milan hint
20.8 || webmaster

Benfica teenage winger Tiago Dias just dropped a huge hint he’s coming to Milan with a post on Instagram.

The 19-year-old right-sided forward showed a close-up of his boarding pass, showing he is heading to Milan.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Mihajlovic: 'Belotti is staying'
20.8 || webmaster

Sinisa Mihajlovic is glad Torino resisted all offers for Andrea Belotti. “It wasn’t easy, but at this point Il Gallo is staying and he’s happy.”

Belotti was at the centre of a bidding war between Milan, Chelsea and Manchester United this summer, but nobody reached the €100m release clause.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Marotta: 'Bonucci mutual decision'
19.8 || webmaster

Beppe Marotta explained Leonardo Bonucci’s “mutual decision” to join Milan and insisted Juventus don’t need any more players.

“Football has changed. This is my 40th season, so I’ve seen it all, but players have changed in their profile. These fairly frequent transfers are part of the game, we have to accept that is the culture now, with players who come and go,” director general Marotta told Mediaset Premium.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Montella: 'Don't underestimate Crotone'
19.8 || webmaster

Vincenzo Montella wants Milan to enjoy “a season of satisfaction and proving ourselves, but we’re not underestimating Crotone.”

“It’s serious now, every point counts,” said the Coach in his Press conference.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Han Li: 'AC Milan still doing something'
19.8 || webmaster

Milan patron David Han Li arrived at Malpensa for the start of the season and noted “we are still doing something” on the market.

The Rossoneri begin their Serie A campaign away to Crotone on Sunday evening and Han Li is expected to travel down to Calabria with the squad.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

‘Antonelli won’t leave AC Milan’
18.8 || webmaster

Luca Antonelli’s agent insists the defender won’t leave Milan this summer - “he wants to redeem himself”.

The left-back made just seven Serie A appearances last season due to a series of muscular injuries, and he’s determined to do better this time around.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan close to Kalinic deal
18.8 || webmaster

Following further meetings today, Milan are believed to be close to signing Nikola Kalinic on loan with obligation to buy.

The Fiorentina striker skipped training yesterday, and presented a medical certificate today excusing himself for the next five days.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Agent: ‘Paletta is waiting’
18.8 || webmaster

Gabriel Paletta’s agent calls Lazio “a great club”, but the Milan defender hasn’t spoken to them.

The centre-back is surplus to requirements at San Siro, and a move to the Biancoclesti has been touted.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Lippi impressed by Milan clubs
18.8 || webmaster

Marcello Lippi says Milan “have built an important team” this summer, while Luciano Spalletti “is the best guarantee for Inter’s ambitions.”

Lippi was on record as having doubts over Milan’s new owners last season, but the China boss admits they have subsided after a significant outlay on new players.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Niang to reject Spartak Moscow?
17.8 || webmaster

M’Baye Niang has not made a decision on the €18m Spartak Moscow transfer, despite Milan agreeing terms with the Russian club.

Multiple sources stated today that the two clubs had come to an agreement on a move worth €18m, while the player was offered a four-year contract worth €3m per season plus bonuses.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Kalinic on strike for AC Milan
17.8 || webmaster

Nikola Kalinic has played his last game for Fiorentina and has no intention of training with them until his Milan move is pushed through, claim Sky Sport Italia.

The two clubs have still not reached an agreement, as the Viola want the payment in one lump sum rather than spread out over a series of seasons.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Europa League: AC Milan 6:0 Shkendija - match report
17.8 || webmaster

Andre Silva was the star with a brace as Milan made short work of Shkendija, crushing them 6-0 in the first leg of the Europa League play-off.

Riccardo Montolivo (with a double of his own), Fabio Borini and Luca Antonelli rounded out the scoreline of a dominant performance.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan squad for Shkendija
16.8 || webmaster

Milan named their squad for tomorrow’s Europa League play-off against Shkendija, missing M’Baye Niang, Gabriel Paletta and Davide Calabria.

Niang and Paletta did not take part in today’s training session and were left out of the squad, as they are on the transfer market.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Suso: ‘No deadline for AC Milan renewal’
16.8 || webmaster

Suso assures “there are no limits or deadlines” for his Milan renewal, and admits this is “a crucial season”.

The winger is under contract until 2019, but talks have been ongoing for some time about an extension.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan drop Niang and Paletta
16.8 || webmaster

M’Baye Niang and Gabriel Paletta were not training with Milan ahead of the Europa League play-off with Shkendija, confirming they are on the market.

The Rossoneri had their training session this afternoon, but Niang and Paletta were conspicuously absent.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan still want Sanches
16.8 || webmaster

Milan are reportedly not giving up on Renato Sanches, but Bayern don’t want to let him go.

The Rossoneri were heavily linked with the Portuguese international earlier this summer, but Carlo Ancelotti closed the door on any deal.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Montella drops Kalinic hint
16.8 || webmaster

Vincenzo Montella confesses Nikola Kalinic “is a player compatible with our style of play”, amidst reports the Fiorentina striker will undergo a Milan medical.

Montella was speaking at a Press conference for Milan’s Europa League playoff first leg against Shkendija on Thursday, when it also emerged – courtesy of Gazzetta dello Sport – that the Rossoneri’s proposed signing of Kalinic could go through after Carlos Bacca and Giovanni Simeone’s respective transfers.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

OFFICIAL: Villarreal sign Bacca
16.8 || webmaster

Villarreal have announced the signing of striker Carlos Bacca from Milan on loan with an option to buy.

The deal was confirmed in a video tweeted by Villarreal’s official account, which saw Bacca unveiled as their new No 9.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Chile: AC Milan make ‘super’ Vidal offer
16.8 || webmaster

Milan have made a lucrative offer to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal, according to Chilean state TV.

TVN reports Milan have presented Bayern with a “super” bid for Vidal and are willing to double the Chilean’s salary.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Shkendija: ‘How we’re better than AC Milan…’
15.8 || webmaster

Milan’s Europa League opponents Shkendija released a video noting where they’re better - “our players are worth 400m… denars”.

The Macedonian side also play in red and black, and they face the Rossoneri at San Siro on Thursday, in the first leg of their Europa League play-off.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Kalinic set for AC Milan
15.8 || webmaster

Nikola Kalinic is expected at Milan on Thursday, to finally complete his transfer from Fiorentina.

The Rossoneri have been pursuing the striker for months, but had been unwilling to meet his €30m price tag.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Bonucci: ‘Can’t wait for AC Milan debut’
15.8 || webmaster

Leonardo Bonucci can’t wait to make his Milan debut against Shkendija, but warns “never underestimate any opponent”.

The centre-back joined the Rossoneri in a €40m move from Juventus last month, but couldn’t play against CSU Craiova as the bonds hadn’t been deposited for his transfer.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Bacca ready to fly to Spain
15.8 || webmaster

It’s reported Carlos Bacca wanted to fly out to Spain tonight, but must wait for Milan and Villarreal to reach a definitive agreement.

The striker is very close to agreeing a move to El Submarino Amarillo, in what is expected to be a loan with a €16-18m obligation to buy.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Di Marzio: Villarreal in Bacca talks
14.8 || webmaster

Villarreal are reportedly in talks to sign Milan striker Carlos Bacca on loan with a compulsory purchase option.

According to Gianluca Di Marzio’s website, Bacca’s “Rossoneri adventure has now come to an end” and “could soon return to Spain”.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan edge closer to Kalinic
12.8 || webmaster

According to Sky Sport Italia, Milan are edging closer to a deal for Fiorentina striker Nikola Kalinic worth in the region of €25m.

The forward has long been Vincenzo Montella’s first choice, although club directors seem to be leaning more towards Andrea Belotti of Torino or Borussia Dortmund’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Aubameyang: 'See what happens'
12.8 || webmaster

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang would not rule out leaving Borussia Dortmund for Milan. “We’ll see what happens. It’s a difficult situation.”

The Gabon international scored a hat-trick in today’s 4-0 German Cup victory over Rielasingen.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan announce squad numbers
12.8 || webmaster

2 Calabria Davide

4 Mauri Josè

5 Bonaventura Giacomo

8 Suso

9 André Silva

10 Calhanoglu Hakan

11 Borini Fabio

12 Conti Andrea

13 Romagnoli Alessio

15 Gomez Gustavo

17 Zapata Cristian

18 Montolivo Riccardo

Bonucci Leonardo

Abate Ignazio

Biglia Lucas

22 Musacchio Mateo

23 Sosa José

29 Paletta Gabriel

30 Storari Marco

31 Antonelli Luca

45 Zanellato Nicolò

46 Gabbia Matteo

63 Cutrone Patrick

68 Rodriguez Ricardo

70 Bacca Carlos

73 Locatelli Manuel

75 Guarnone Alessandro

79 Kessie Franck

90 Donnarumma Antonio

94 Niang M’Baye

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan and Inter watch Bamba
12.8 || webmaster

Milan and Inter are on alert after reports Jonathan Bamba requested a transfer from Saint-Etienne.

The 21-year-old right-sided winger has just returned from loan spells at VV Sint-Truiden in Belgium and Angers in Ligue 1.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan EUR 30 mil for Falcao rejected
10.8 || webmaster

Milan made a €30m offer for striker Radamel Falcao, but Monaco turned it down, claim France Football.

The Rossoneri continue the search for a centre-forward to complete their revamped squad and would be the 11th high-profile signing of the summer.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Everton in for Kalinic
10.8 || webmaster

Everton are reportedly ready to offer €25m for Fiorentina striker Nikola Kalinic, challenging Milan for his signature.

The Rossoneri already have an agreement with the Croatian international, who is keen to make the move to San Siro

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Sacchi: ‘Napoli condemned to perfection’
10.8 || webmaster

Arrigo Sacchi believes Juventus will win the Scudetto again, as while he prefers Napoli they’re “condemned to perfection”.

The Bianconeri have won the title for the past six seasons in a row, a Serie A record, but Maurizio Sarri’s side have been tipped to challenge the Old Lady for her crown this season.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Mbappe takes Bacca to Monaco?
10.8 || webmaster

If Kylian Mbappé joins Paris Saint-Germain, reports in Colombia say Monaco will go for Milan’s Carlos Bacca.

The Principality club are believed to be close to selling Mbappé to their Ligue 1 rivals, in a deal thought to be worth around €180m.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Gomez: ‘AC Milan don’t have phenomena’
9.8 || webmaster

Atalanta captain Papu Gomez admits “Milan have strengthened” but “not as much as everyone says”.

The Orobici finished two places above the Rossoneri in fourth last season, and the Argentinian international was asked about the coming season in a Press conference.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Biglia out for a month?
9.8 || webmaster

Milan midfielder Lucas Biglia could be out for up to a month with a muscular injury, according to reports.

The Argentine signed from Lazio this summer, but it yet to make his competitive debut for the Rossoneri, as he wasn’t in the Europa League squad for the games with CSU Craiova.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Bonucci to captain AC Milan tonight
9.8 || webmaster

It’s expected Leonardo Bonucci will start as Milan captain against Real Betis tonight.

The centre-back signed from Juventus this summer in a €40m move, and it was immediately rumoured that he would take over the armband.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Happy birthday, Pippo Inzaghi
9.8 || webmaster

Today is the 44th birthday of former Juventus, Milan and Italy striker Filippo Inzaghi.

Famously described by Sir Alex Ferguson as having been “born offside”, Super Pippo was in fact born in Piacenza, and he started his career with the Papaveri.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

‘AC Milan want Aubameyang, Kalinic & Costa’
9.8 || webmaster

Massimiliano Mirabelli confirms Milan are interested in signing Nikola Kalinic, Diego Costa and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who “would be fate”.

Milan have been on the lookout for a striker to complement their purchase of Andre Silva all summer, and Mirabelli revealed the three names his club had settled on, notably leaving out Torino’s Andrea Belotti.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Krychowiak 'prefers Spain or Italy'
9.8 || webmaster

Paris Saint-Germain outcast Grzegorz Krychowiak “would prefer to play in Spain or Italy” rather than remain in France, revealed Nantes.

The 27-year-old midfielder was bought from Sevilla for €33.6m last summer, but did not settle or make an impact.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Borini: 'Competition motivates me'
9.8 || webmaster

Fabio Borini insists “competition just motivates me to do better” and the new Milan striker is already planning a goal against Inter.

The former Sunderland forward was one of 10 arrivals this summer and more are believed to be on the way.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

AC Milan squad for Betis match
8.8 || webmaster

Vincenzo Montella named his Milan squad for tomorrow’s friendly against Real Betis in Catania, including Leonardo Bonucci, but not Lucas Biglia.

Summer signing Bonucci is in the squad and ready to make his Rossoneri debut, but Biglia is still not available due to a slight muscular issue.

Read the rest on Football Italia.

Agent: 'Many inquiries for Bacca'
8.8 || webmaster

Carlos Bacca's agent agreed that Sevilla is an option for his client while the Rossoneri have other forwards in sight. He said Bacca refused offers from China while Monaco and Marseille were both interested.

Bacca is not one of Vincenzo Montella's favorites lately and the Milan club is looking to offload him for about EUR 20-30 mil. However, it seems buyers are few and most interested parties would rather have him on loan.

"Milan has new owners and directors that have proposed a new project which doesn't include my client," Bacca's agent Sergio Barila said to radio station Caracol in Colombia.

"Carlos record in Europe is undisputable and we're trying to find him a better fit."

"He still has three years left on his Milan spell so there are some chances he'll stay but only if he is deemed valuable by the team. The World Cup is next year and he needs to be in top form and have a great season in order to be called up for it."

The Colombian striker would like to return to former club Sevilla, who he left two years ago for roughly EUR 30 mil. His move from Milan should make it to the list of the latest free bets.

"He played for them previously, he's familiar with both the club and the league"", said his agent. "He'd be an option for Sevilla and its fans. There's still the need for an agreement to be reached."

"Indeed, there were bids from China but Carlos wanted to stay in Europe and compete at a top level."

There were rumours circling about Ligue 1 sides being interested.

"Monaco contacted me to ask about Bacca. Carlos can guarantee goals. He'd score even more next season, especially so at Milan as they reinforced the squad."

"In case he'd leave, then it's quite clear that some clubs would be interested."

Aubameyang and Dembele drop hints
8.8 || webmaster

There are social media clues that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang wants a Milan move, but his Borussia Dortmund teammate Ousmane Dembele is heading to Barcelona.

The Rossoneri directors never disguised their interest in Aubameyang, who grew up in the Milan youth academy before becoming a superstar in Germany.

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Conti: ‘Ibrahimovic would help AC Milan’
8.8 || webmaster

Andrea Conti would like Zlatan Ibrahimovic to join him at Milan, but Jose Mourinho hints the striker could re-sign for Manchester United.

The Swedish international is out with a cruciate ligament injury, and was released by the Red Devils at the end of his contract.

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AC Milan consider Immobile?
8.8 || webmaster

Milan have reportedly made an enquiry about Lazio striker Ciro Immobile.

The Rossoneri are looking to add a striker to their squad, and have been given a deadline of Friday to make Fiorentina a suitable offer for Ciro Immobile.

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Conti: ‘AC Milan is a dream’
8.8 || webmaster

Andrea Conti says “being here is the crowning of a dream” following his summer move to Milan.

The full-back was part of a protracted transfer saga, but the Rossoneri finally secured his signature from Atalanta.

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Only loan offers for Bacca
8.8 || webmaster

Milan want to sell Carlos Bacca, but it’s reported they’ve only received loan offers so far.

The Colombian striker has been left out of the Europa League squad, and has hardly featured in the Rossoneri’s pre-season games.

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Fiorentina set Kalinic deadline
7.8 || webmaster

Fiorentina have reportedly told Milan they must make an acceptable offer for Nikola Kalinic by Friday.

The Rossoneri are pursuing a striker, and the Croatian is thought to be one of the top names on their shortlist.

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Desailly: ‘AC Milan need leaders’
7.8 || webmaster

Marcel Desailly is “happy” with the investment in Milan’s squad but warns “to create a foundation for the club you need leaders”.

The Rossoneri were taken over by a Chinese consortium fronted by Yonghong Li in April, and have signed the likes of Lucas Biglia, Leonardo Bonucci and Franck Kessié this summer.

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Bonucci & Biglia in AC Milan squad
7.8 || webmaster

Milan have included Leonardo Bonucci and Lucas Biglia in their squad for the Europa League playoff tie against Shkendija.

Outstanding bank guarantees prevented Bonucci and Biglia from participating in Milan’s third-round qualifier against CSU Craiova, but they have since arrived.


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‘Calhanoglu can make AC Milan history’
7.8 || webmaster

Newly appointed Turkey manager Mircea Lucescu stated that his understudy Hakan Calhanoglu has all the needed tools to become a major player in Milan's books.

The ex Leverkusen players is one of the ten that Milan bought over the summer for a combined 200 mil EUR and Lucescu in one of the latest free bets is looking forward to big things from the Turkish international.

"I am here at Milanello to meet Hakan, which is considered one of the top Turkish talents", the ex-Inter man told MilanNews.it.

"Afterwards I'll go to Barcelona to meet Arda Turan and then to Germany to meet others".

"It's necessary to meet them before we kick off our World Cup campaign."

"I would like to thank Montella for the chance as he immediately made Hakan available when I called him."

"He also praised Hakan's behaviour and character."

"He's made a great impression on me. He seems to be a smart player who wants to help his club get back on top in Europe."

"He already started learning Italian which means he wants to fit into the team immediately."

"He's a talented player and he can be a new piece in Milan's history."

"Turkish players are very good when it comes to giving their all for the team."

"He wants to be a no 10 and he definitely seems to know how to play the role properly."

"Hopefully this season will be better for the Rossoneri and they will be able to challenge for the title alongside Juventus, Inter and Roma."

"Europa League is good for morale."

“The Rossoneri can get to the latter stages of the Europa League.”

AC Milan opener moved forward
7.8 || webmaster

Serie A has confirmed that Milan’s opener against Crotone has been moved forward to Sunday, August 20.

The match had initially been scheduled for Monday 21, but Milan’s Europa League playoff second leg against Shkendija will be played just three days later.

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Suso raises AC Milan demands?
7.8 || webmaster

Suso has reportedly asked Milan for more money in contract negotiations, but there are not expected to be any problems.

Premium Sport claimed on Sunday that Suso was close to agreeing a new, four-year deal with Milan, worth €2.5m a season, but CalcioNews24 is now suggesting his agent Alessandro Lucci has raised the stakes by €500,000.

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Mirabelli: 'Bonucci wasn't planned'
7.8 || webmaster

AC Milan director Massimiliano Mirabelli told the press how Leonardo Bonucci's move from Juventus actually happened. "The move wasn't planned. His agent kept joking..."

The transfer from Juve to Milaln was a major shocked and happened quite quickly in exchange for 42 mil. Euros.

"Bonucci's move wasn't planned. It was a major opportunity and we couldn't miss it", Mirabelli told Rai Sport.

"I was discussing with his agent Alessandro Lucci about other players and he kept joking about Bonucci. At first I didn't even inform Marco Fassone."

"Later on I realized he really wanted to join Milan and we managed to set the transfer very fast."

AC Milan have spent over EUR 210 mil. this window on 10 new players but the red-black puzzle is still missing some pieces.

"We were missing a player like Biglia in midfield and he can certainly bring charisma. We know we must definitely improve the attack but we've taken a break to reflect on the next step. We will decide after August 15th."

Might a former ex-Rossoneri star join, such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic or ex youth player Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang?

"One never knows", said Mirabelli.

“Some ex players may rejoin but I am not referring to Ibrahimovic. We're holding firm and analyzing the situation.”

Mirabelli was previously accused by Mino Raiola of mob tactics in the Donnarumma negotiations, but things eventually settled well between the sides, according to the site where you can find all of the latest betting site offers and reviews.

"We did have issues with Raiola. He is a powerful individual. Maybe one day we'll negotiate for something else. He's a difficult person to negotiate with."

Suso to renew with AC Milan
6.8 || webmaster

Suso is expected to reject Roma and Lazio offers to sign a new four-year contract with Milan, say Mediaset Premium.

The winger’s future was up in the air after a stunning transfer campaign that brought in 10 new players, while a centre-forward is still needed.

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AC Milan's latest Belotti bid rejected
6.8 || webmaster

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Torino rejected Milan’s offer of €70m plus M’Baye Niang and Gabriel Paletta for Andrea Belotti.

The Rossoneri never disguised their interest in Il Gallo, who has a €100m release clause in his contract that is valid only for clubs outside of Italy.

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Aubameyang: 'Staying in Dortmund'
6.8 || webmaster

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang admits he was tempted by China, but has effectively given up on Milan. “I’ll stay here at Borussia Dortmund.”

The striker had been the number one target for the Rossoneri attack, especially as he came up through their youth academy before being sold for pittance, but the €80m price-tag proved too steep.

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Bonucci rules AC Milan locker room
6.8 || webmaster

According to La Repubblica, Leonardo Bonucci immediately laid down the rules to the Milan locker room on ‘professional behaviour.’

The former Juventus defender has been tipped to take the armband in his debut season and is already acting as a captain.

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Brother coy on Aubameyang - AC Milan talk
5.8 || webmaster

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s brother has refused to comment on whether the Borussia Dortmund striker would like to join Milan.

Willy Aubameyang, who played alongside Pierre in Milan’s youth teams and is now a defender, was inundated by Rossoneri fans during an Instagram live broadcast, asking whether the forward wanted to return.

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‘Ibra to AC Milan? Never say never’
5.8 || webmaster

Massimiliano Mirabelli reveals Zlatan Ibrahimovic possibly returning to Milan is a case of “never say never”.

Ibrahimovic scored 56 goals for Milan between 2010 and 2012, as well as winning a Scudetto with them, and the veteran striker would cost the Rossoneri nothing in transfer fees after he was released by Manchester United at the end of last season.

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Bonucci, Biglia to be in Europa League squad
4.8 || webmaster

Milan can now add Lucas Biglia and Leonardo Bonucci to their Europa League squad, after the bonds issue was resolved.

The pair weren’t registered for the two games with Craiova, as the bonds linked to their signings hadn’t been deposited.

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‘Bonucci & Biglia guarantees deposited’
4.8 || webmaster

The head of Milan’s journalism department has confirmed that the club have deposited guarantees for Leonardo Bonucci and Lucas Biglia.

Reports that Bonucci and Biglia were cleared to make their Milan debuts emerged earlier on Friday, and Mauro Suma has since appeared to corroborate the rumours.

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Europa League playoffs: AC Milan get Shkendija
4.8 || webmaster

Milan have been drawn against Macedonian club Shkendija in the Europa League playoffs.

Milan reached the playoff stage courtesy of a 3-0 aggregate victory over CSU Craiova in the third qualifying round.

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Cutrone: Anything for AC Milan stay
4.8 || webmaster

Patrick Cutrone insists “I’ll do whatever it takes” to stay at Milan after a “dream” night, which saw him score at a packed San Siro against CSU Craiova.

Cutrone netted in Milan’s 2-0 victory over Craiova, which confirmed the Rossoneri’s place in the Europa Leauge playoffs, and the teenage striker is desperate to be given a chance by Vincenzo Montella this season.

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'Falcao and Ibrahimovic AC Milan options'
4.8 || webmaster

CEO Marco Fassone confirmed Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Radamel Falcao “are among the six or seven names” being considered for Milan.

The Rossoneri bought 10 new players this summer, spending over €210m, but still need a centre-forward.

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Europa League: AC Milan 2:0 Craiova - match report
3.8 || webmaster

Milan pushed past Craiova 2-0 at a packed San Siro to reach the Europa League play-offs, 3-0 on aggregate, with Giacomo Bonaventura and Patrick Cutrone goals.

The Rossoneri had won the first leg of this Europa League preliminary round 1-0 in Romania thanks to Ricardo Rodriguez’s free kick. Andrea Conti, Suso and Manuel Locatelli stepped into the starting XI. Leonardo Bonucci and Lucas Biglia were still unavailable, while Alessio Romagnoli, Luca Antonelli and Ignazio Abate missed out. Carlos Bacca, Jose Sosa and Gabriel Paletta were transfer-listed.

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Europa League: AC Milan vs. Craiova - line-ups
3.8 || webmaster

Milan: Donnarumma; Conti, Musacchio, Zapata, Rodriguez; Kessie, Locatelli, Bonaventura; Suso, Cutrone, Niang

Milan bench: Storari, Calabria, G Gomez, Montolivo, Calhanoglu, Borini, Andre Silva

Craiova: Calancea; Dimitrov, Spahija, Kelic, Tiago Ferreira; Rossi, Zlatinski, Bancu; Vagenin, Baluta, Mitrita

Craiova bench: Mitrovic, Briceag, Barthe, Screciu, Mateiu, Barbut, Roman

Ref: Popov (BUL)

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Bonucci: 'Here to help AC Milan'
3.8 || webmaster

Leonardo Bonucci is at San Siro to “help my teammates get through” as Milan take on Craiova in the Europa League.

“It’s an emotional moment,” Bonucci told Mediaset Premium.

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Bacca: 'Sevilla or AC Milan stay'
3.8 || webmaster

Carlos Bacca “would like to go back to Sevilla,” said the striker’s agent, but “remaining at Milan is still an option.”

The Colombia international has been frozen out by Coach Vincenzo Montella, excluded from training along with transfer-listed Jose Sosa and Gabriel Paletta.

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AC Milan plan Chinese expansion
3.8 || webmaster

It’s believed Milan are planning to create a football school and other facilities in China.

The Rossoneri were bought over by a consortium led by Yonghong Li in April, and have spent over €200m in the transfer market already this summer.

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AC Milan make changes for Craiova
2.8 || webmaster

Milan named their squad for the Europa League qualifier with Craiova tomorrow, including Hakan Calhanoglu, but not Ignazio Abate, while Andre Silva should start.

The Rossoneri won 1-0 in Romania last week thanks to a Ricardo Rodriguez free kick.

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Pumas offer for Sosa
2.8 || webmaster

Jose Sosa is transfer-listed by Milan and after rejecting Turkish options, is reportedly wanted by Mexican club Pumas.

The Argentine has been excluded from training over the last couple of days, intending to push him into accepting a move away from San Siro.

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Chelsea give up on Sanches
2.8 || webmaster

Italian reports claim Chelsea are backing off Renato Sanches in favour of Danny Drinkwater, leaving Milan for the Bayern Munich midfielder.

The two clubs had been battling on the transfer market for Sanches, who Bayern insisted they would only release on loan.

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Valencia next for Bacca?
2.8 || webmaster

Valencia are the latest club to offer Carlos Bacca a way out of Milan after he was dropped from training again.

The Colombia international is clearly not in Vincenzo Montella’s plans for this season, even though the club hasn’t signed a suitable replacement yet.

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‘Andre Silva has a great future’
2.8 || webmaster

Vincenzo Montella says André Silva “reminds me of someone who made history with Milan”.

The 21-year-old joined the Rossoneri from Porto this summer for €38m, but he didn’t start in the first competitive game of the season away at CSU Craiova.

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AC Milan transfer-list trio
1.8 || webmaster

Milan have transfer-listed Carlos Bacca, Jose Sosa and Gabriel Paletta, so they are not even taking part in training.

The trio is on the market and that is no secret, but this latest move seems to be pushing them towards the exit.

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AC Milan sell 60,000 for Craiova
1.8 || webmaster

Milan have sold close to 60,000 tickets for the return leg of their Europa League tie with CSU Craiova.

The Rossoneri lead 1-0 from the first leg in Romania, so must only avoid defeat to ensure their place in the play-off round.

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AC Milan meet Suso agent
1.8 || webmaster

Reports suggest Milan have met with Suso’s agent today, and the winger wants to stay at San Siro.

The Spaniard recently changed agent, and is now represented by Alessandro Lucci, who also looks after the interests of Leonardo Bonucci and Coach Vincenzo Montella.

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AC Milan challenge Juventus for Keita
1.8 || webmaster

Milan are reportedly willing to offer €30m to sign Lazio forward Keita Baldé Diao, also a target for Juventus and Inter.

The Senegal international is out of contract at the end of the season, and he has decided that he won’t sign an extension.

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AC Milan still in for Diego Costa
1.8 || webmaster

Milan are still interested in Diego Costa, reports suggest, but the Chelsea striker wants Atletico Madrid.

The Rossoneri are trying to sign a striker this summer, and have been linked with a move for the Spanish international.

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