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Roma Wishing to Solve Long-Time Right-Back Problem

June 10, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bournemouth, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Premier League, Rennes, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma will once again be in the market for a right-back this summer despite having had three options in the role last season and taken several stabs in recent years. Rasmus Kristensen won’t be bought out after a season-long loan from Leeds United.

Milan might receive some offers for Theo Hernandez but aren’t actively shopping him. In reality, they haven’t even set a price tag

Milan Aim to Keep Theo, Plotting Moves at Fullback

June 6, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Ligue 1, Lille, Premier League, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan might receive some offers for Theo Hernandez but aren’t actively shopping him. In reality, they haven’t even set a price tag for him despite some rumors of that ilk. At this stage, there haven’t been tangible bids for him.

Juventus might pull the plug early on Timothy Weah, as his maiden Serie A season has been disappointing, and have earmarked Tiago Santos as his replacement.

Milan Preparing Concrete Offer for Ligue 1 Defender

June 2, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Lille, Serie A, Transfer Market One comment

Serie A runners-up have reportedly drawn up a formal proposal for Lille right-back Tiago Santos on a personal request from Paulo Fonseca. According to Calciomercato, the Italians are ready to table a €10 million plus add-ons offer for the 21-year-old.

The representatives of Jonathan David were in Milan last week and, while the two local teams denied meeting with them, Napoli did.

Milan Next No. 9: Ranking the Top Candidates to Replace Olivier Giroud

June 2, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Bologna, Lille, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Stuttgart, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan fans are waiting for the summer with bated breath as the club embarks on the most comprehensive overhaul since the end of the Silvio Berlusconi era in 2017. After five years in charge, title-winning manager Stefano Pioli waved goodbye to San Siro on the final day of the 2023/24 season.

Milan are expected to hire Daniel Fonseca next week, and he might bring some players he’s very familiar with, for instance Yusuf Yazici.

Lille Star Comments on Milan Coach and Possibly Joining

May 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan are expected to hire Daniel Fonseca next week, and he might bring some players he’s familiar with, for instance Yusuf Yazici. The midfielder talked up the coach and dished on his future: It’s pleasing to see that many important clubs are interested in me."

Milan have touched base for other strikers, but Joshua Zirkzee remains their number-one target up front. They wouldn’t need to negotiate with Bologna

Milan Have Just a Pair of Viable Zirkzee Alternatives

May 28, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Stuttgart, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan have touched base for other strikers, but Joshua Zirkzee remains their number-one target up front. They wouldn’t need to negotiate with Bologna thanks to a €40M release clause. On the other hand, a few other obstacles are standing in their way.

The no.9 role will be one of the top priorities for new Roma exec Florent Ghisolfi, and he has earmarked a player he’s familiar with, Jonathan David.

Roma Shortlist Lille Star as Splashy Offensive Addition

May 24, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market One comment

The no.9 role will be one of the top priorities for new Roma exec Florent Ghisolfi, and he has earmarked a player he’s familiar with, Jonathan David, should the team be in a position to make a high-profile move. Tammy Abraham would have to leave for that to happen.

As expected, Milan officialized that Stefano Pioli would leave the club following the season finale. The team and the boss agreed to a termination.

Pioli Officially Out as Milan Coach After Five-Year Run

May 24, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

As expected, Milan officialized that Stefano Pioli would leave the club following the season finale against Salernitana. The team and the boss have agreed to a consensual termination of his contract a year before its 2025 expiration date.

Milan are unlikely to sign Benjamin Sesko due to his rapidly increasing valuation but might turn to another Bundesliga striker, Serhou Guirassy.

Milan After Stuttgart Star as Relatively Cheap Fallback

May 22, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Stuttgart, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan are unlikely to sign Benjamin Sesko due to his rapidly increasing valuation but might turn to another Bundesliga striker to fill their hole at the no.9 position, Serhou Guirassy. There is €17.5M release clause in his contract,

Paulo Fonseca has been a constant presence on the Milan shortlist to replace Stefano Pioli and gained traction in the last couple of days.

Milan No Longer Have Doubt Who’ll Replace Pioli Next Term

May 18, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Lille, Serie A Leave a comment

As we approach the summer, Milan are not getting any closer to finding a sustainable replacement for the outgoing Stefano Pioli. Per Calciomercato, Lille boss Paulo Fonseca is the frontrunner to take the job after his talks with Marseille came a cropper.

Lille Coach Fonseca Continues to Linger in Milan Search

May 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Marseille, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Paulo Fonseca has been a constant presence on the Milan shortlist to replace Stefano Pioli and gained traction in the last couple of days amid the obstacles for other candidates. The Rossoneri wouldn’t need to negotiate with his side, Lille.

Jorge Mendes wants to do some business with Milan would be ready to bring more of his clients to the club if they hired Sergio Conceiçao.

Agent Mendes Trying to Conduct Some Business with Milan

May 14, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Porto, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Jorge Mendes wants to do some business with Milan would be ready to bring more of his clients to the club if they hired Sergio Conceiçao. The Rossoneri will have to wait for Porto to play in their final matches, especially the cup final.

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