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Theo Hernandez has accepted the move to Al-Hilal, and the Saudi side is putting the finishing touches on the deal with Milan.

Milan Cornerstone Theo Hernandez Headed to Al-Hilal

June 24, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Tottenham, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Theo Hernandez has accepted the move to Al-Hilal, and the Saudi side is putting the finishing touches on the deal with Milan. The fullback was made available this summer since he couldn’t agree to a contract extension with the Rossoneri.

Milan Identify New Left-Back Target After Missing Out on Junior Firpo

June 30, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Milan will have to continue searching for a new left-back as Junior Firpo is likely to move to Leeds. The latest name suggested to serve as Theo Hernandez's backup is Groningen’s Gabriel Gudmundsson, who would be relatively cheap. The Rossoneri had been tracking the Barcelona defender for some time, but they wanted him only on loan. Milan are not the only teams interested in the 22-year-old Swedish defender though.

Milan Received ‘YES’ from Barcelona Outcast Junior Firpo

June 13, 2021 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Barcelona, La Liga, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have made a huge step towards completing the signing of Barcelona outcast Junior Firpo as the talks between the sides continue. According to Gazzetta Dello Sport (via MilanNews), the player has given his consent to the move as the Rossoneri now hope to convince the Spaniards to give their go-ahead.

Lazio have long set their sights on Alessio Romagnoli, but they have not come to terms with him just yet. His contract with Milan expires in June.

Milan and Barcelona to Look Into Swap Between Out-of-Favor Defenders

June 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

The Milan management want to avoid losing further players for free, as happened with Gianluigi Donnarumma. Alessio Romagnoli has a year left on his contract and would like to stay, but he will need to pen an extension in the next few weeks. If he did not, he could be shipped to Barcelona in a swap with Junior Firpo, as the deal would fit the technical needs of both sides. The Spanish left-back is keen on leaving to get more playing time.

Calhanoglu to Reconsider Milan Offer, Tonali Poised to Be Bought Out

June 9, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Brescia, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Hakan Calhanoglu has not received strong offers besides the Al-Duhail one and is now contemplating accepting the previous Milan proposal. The Turk initially rejected €4M annual wages as he was looking for more. In the meantime, the club has reached an agreement with Brescia to acquire Sandro Tonali permanently. They got a €10M discount between the fee and the bonuses by tweaking the deal and inserting a youngster.

Milan and Napoli Set to Duel for Barcelona Fullback Junior Firpo

March 17, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Milan made a serious attempt to sign Junior Firpo in January, but they had to postpone their pursuit due to personal problems. In the summer, they are set to face some competition from Napoli, which are also interested the Barcelona fullback.

Milan Looking to Close the Deal for Chelsea Defender

January 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Milan want to complete the acquisition of Fikayo Tomori early in the week, but they are still negotiating with Chelsea about the option to buy. The 23-year-old defender would join on an initial loan, but the Italian club is trying to reduce the €30M fee asked by the Blues to eventually acquire him in the summer.

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