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Milan will step up their efforts to sign a new goalkeeper, as Mike Maignan is struggling to heal from a calf injury. The Rossoneri are testing the waters.

Milan Increase Urgency to Find New Backup Goalkeeper

December 30, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan will step up their efforts to sign a new goalkeeper, as Mike Maignan is struggling to heal from a calf injury. The Rossoneri are testing the waters for a few options and haven’t zeroed in on one just yet. They are more determined to bring in another deputy than before.

Frederic Massara was reportedly targeted by Juventus, but they are leaning in different directions, and he could extend his contract with Milan soon.

Milan Expected to Have Quiet January Transfer Window

December 27, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan aren’t expected to be active in January when they’ll try to address some needs through cheap moves. Their budget for the winter is small, and they won’t use it just because. The pricey acquisitions will be reserved for the summer. The Rossoneri plan to take care of pivotal contract extensions.

With Mike Maignan slated to miss more matches because of an injury, Milan reached out to Atalanta to ask for Marco Sportiello, but they found resistance.

Atalanta Unwilling to Help Milan Solve Goalkeeper Issue

December 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

With Mike Maignan slated to miss more matches because of a calf injury, Milan reached out to Atalanta to ask for Marco Sportiello, but they found resistance. La Dea don’t want to part ways with their backup goalie, as Gian Piero Gasperini fully trusts him. The Rossoneri might stand pat.

The Milan management is considering intervening in January since Mike Maignan and Divock Origi could miss significant time.

Milan Mulling Short-Term Fixes in Light of Absences

December 22, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

While Mike Maignan has been out for a while and might not be back soon, Divock Origi got hurt in practice recently. Both players will be assessed later this week. If they were to miss significant time, the Milan management would consider intervening in January, taking a flier on cheap replacements.

Mike Maignan hasn’t overcome his calf injury, and he’ll most likely have to miss further matches in January. The goalkeeper has yet to train fully.

Maignan Struggling with Rehab, Milan Ponder Remedy

December 21, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Mike Maignan hasn’t overcome his calf injury, and he’ll likely have to miss further matches in January. The goalkeeper hasn’t gone into full training during their Dubai retreat. He’ll take additional tests to assess the situation once the team is back in Italy. Milan could try to move up Sportiello's arrival.

Milan recently zeroed in on Marco Sportiello as the future deputy for Mike Maignan, and their chase is set to be successful.

Milan Slated to Finalize Deal with Atalanta Goalkeeper

December 8, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan recently zeroed in on Marco Sportiello as the future deputy for Mike Maignan, and their chase will be successful. The parties have reached almost a complete agreement on his new contract. He’ll join in a Bosman move at the end of the season. The announcement will come later on.

Milan had signaled the intention to sign a new backup goalkeeper a few weeks back, and they are currently zeroing in on Marco Sportiello.

Milan Open Negotiation with Atalanta Deputy Goalkeeper

November 22, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan had signaled the intention to sign a new backup goalkeeper a few weeks back, and they have zeroed in on Marco Sportiello. He’s on an expiring contract, like Ciprian Tatarusanu and Antonio Mirante, the two secondary options on the squad. The latter has featured regularly due to Maignan's injuries.

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