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Mourinho Hesistant to Request Final Piece on the Market

August 31, 2022 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

José Mourinho would like to add a center-back, but he’s aware the management has already pulled off plenty of moves in the market while operating amid financial restrictions. The Special One offered his remarks after romping Monza: "I don’t have the courage to put pressure on the director or ownership."

Milan have eyed Abou Diallo throughout the summer, but their interest appears to have waned. The Rossoneri don’t seem overly eager to add a center-back.

Milan Unlikely to Add PSG Outcast to Their Defense

August 19, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Eintacht Frankfurt, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have eyed Abou Diallo throughout the summer, but their interest appears to have waned. The Rossoneri don’t seem overly eager to purchase a center-back in the final two weeks of the window. They might be waiting for Evan N’Dicka, although he’s likely to spend another year at Eintracht Frankfurt.

The departure of Kessie leaves Pioli with a void in central midfield. Midtjylland midfielder Raphael Onyedika is in contention to arrive at Milan.

Milan Keying On Pair of Names for Defense and Midfield

August 10, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan have been linked to a host of targets to fill out their squad, and Abdou Diallo and Raphael Onyedika are atop of the shortlists in their respective lists at the moment. The Rossoneri are closer to the PSG outcast than to Japhet Tanganga.

Simon Kjaer returned on the pitch for the first time since tearing his ACL in the recent friendly against Olympique Marseille.

Kjaer Rejoices for Return but Another Option Is Coming

August 2, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Simon Kjaer returned on the pitch for the first time since tearing his ACL in the recent friendly against Olympique Marseille. He featured for 20 minutes while donning the armband. He had been on the shelf since mid-January.

Sven Botman is not the only defender Milan are currently tracking. They have opened talks with PSG for Abdou Diallo and are after Attila Szalai.

Milan Talks for PSG Defender Could Favour Inter’s Skriniar Saga

July 30, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Paris Saint Germain, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan are in talks with Paris Saint-Germain for defender Diallo, which could inturn help PSG breathe new life into their efforts for Inter ace Skriniar.

Milan Rekindle Interest in Tottenham Young Center-Back

July 8, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Milan are in the hunt for a defender, having famously missed out on Sven Botman, and they had a meeting with the agent of Japhet Tanganga. The Tottenham youngster was on their radar in January as well. The Rossoneri are expected to take their time.

Milan and Roma are both searching for a left-footed defender and are keeping tabs on Bayer Leverkusen prodigy Piero Hincapié.

Milan and Roma Set Sights on Bayer Leverkusen Starlet

June 29, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Milan and Roma are both searching for a left-footed defender and are keeping tabs on Bayer Leverkusen prodigy Piero Hincapié. The Ecuadorian defender moved to Europe last summer and fared very well in his first season in Bundesliga.

Milan have added another defender to their shortlist of options for January. Some intermediaries proposed to them Ajax center-back Perr Schuurs.

Milan Rumored to Have Been Offered Talented Ajax Defender

January 18, 2022 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Calciomercato, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Torino, Transfer Market

Milan have added another defender to the of options for January. Some intermediaries proposed to them Ajax center-back Perr Schuurs. The Rossoneri stated they would not necessarily make an addition in the role despite the injury woes. On the other hand, Kalulu and Gabbia struggled against Spezia.

Mourinho is interested in reuniting with one of his former players at Roma - his first signing at Manchester United Bailly - as he seeks help in the back.

Milan Willing to Take Their Time in Pursuit of New Defender

January 17, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

The Milan search for a new defender will go down to the wire, but it will not necessarily yield a positive result. The Rossoneri lost Simon Kjaer for the season and Fikayo Tomori for a few matches, but they are not in panic mode. They have shortlisted three options, but none is close at the moment.

Tomori believes Milan are stronger than ever ahead of the new season and didn't shy away from revealing his plans for the future with a contract renewal.

Milan Need of New Center-Back Amplified by Tomori Injury

January 15, 2022 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Milan will have to step up their pursuit of a new centre-back to fill the void left by Fikayo Tomori's injury, with several names on the list. According to Tuttosport (via MilanNews), the Rossoneri management are exploring the possibility of signing Lille's Sven Botman and Torino's Gleison Bremer.

Eric Bailly has leapfrogged the other candidates for the Milan defense, but the talks with Manchester United have gotten off on the wrong foot.

Milan Negotiating Deal for Manchester United Defender

January 13, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Eric Bailly has leapfrogged the other candidates for the Milan defense, but the talks with Manchester United have gotten off on the wrong foot. The two sides were in contact yesterday, but there were no substantial steps in the right direction. The Rossoneri are also considering standing pat.

Milan Expand Search for a Defender, Reach Out to PSG

December 28, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Sven Botman is not the only defender Milan are tracking to plug their hole in the back The Rossoneri have opened talks with PSG for Abdou Diallo, although they have not gone very far yet. They have shown interest in Fenerbahce’s Attila Szalai as well.

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