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Milan Set to Unleash Makeshift Lineup Against Cagliari

September 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Cagliari, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Milan will go back to their usual 4-3-3 formation after a foray into 3-4-3 but will field an experimental lineup in the midweek round against Cagliari. Stefano Pioli is mulling initially resting two of his stars, Rafael Leao and Olivier Giroud. The coach tested a light trident.

Milan have marched at a fast pace in 2024, which could help Stefano Pioli stay put for at least another campaign. He has some backers inside the club.

Inter and Milan Prepare Massive Rotations for Next Game

September 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Empoli, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Inter and Milan are ready to exploit the depth of their rosters in the next two Serie A matches in rapid succession. Some key starters will partially rest versus Empoli and Verona. Despite some murmurs, that won’t be the case for Rafael Leao, who will be in the XI Saturday.

Okafor suffered a thigh strain while playing with Switzerland, forcing Pioli to revise his initial ideas for the upcoming tilt between Milan and Fiorentina.

Milan Topped Two Serie A Rivals to Snap Up Swiss Talent

September 18, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan scooped up Noah Okafor in a flash deal in late July, beating Juventus and Lazio to the punch. The Rossoneri got him at a discount price due to a pair of reasons. He had just a year on his contract and didn’t want to extend it.

The MLS has set sights on Olivier Giroud ahead of a possible transfer next summer, even though Milan wish he’d re-up his expiring contract.

Milan Worried About Losing Star Striker for Derby Clash Against Inter

September 9, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

There's a genuine concern within the Milan ranks that veteran striker Olivier Giroud might have to sit out the upcoming Derby della Madonnina. According to Corriere dello Sport via Tuttomercatoweb, Stefano Pioli's men are terrified of the ominous prospect of losing their most prolific frontman for the mouth-watering clash against Inter.

Milan have probed a few strikers to deputize Olivier Giroud but might not sign anybody after all. Their preferred one is Hugo Etiktité.

Milan Could Ultimately Opt to Stand Pat Offensively

August 25, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Monza, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have probed a few strikers to deputize Olivier Giroud but might not sign anybody after all. Their preferred one is Hugo Etiktité, but they are having trouble convincing PSG to let him go out on loan with no strings attached. They could move forward with Lorenzo Colombo and Noah Okafor.

Noah Okafor is chomping at the bit to practice with his new teammates, as he has done it just on the side so far to recover from a previous foot injury.

Milan Newcomer Recounts Chase, Provides Fitness Update

August 1, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Noah Okafor is chomping at the bit to practice with his new teammates, as he has done it just on the side so far to recover from a previous foot injury. It’ll happen soon: “I’m fine. I was sidelined last week but I will join the group starting from the next one."

Rafael Leao believes Milan are on the right route to win the UEFA Champions League (UCL), having reached the tournament’s semi-final last season.

New Milan Number 10 Leao Plays Down Gullit Comparison

July 25, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Several greats of the beautiful game have had the privilege of wearing the ten, but Leao shunned off comparisons, especially with Ruud Gullit.

Milan are close to landing the striker they wanted, as Noah Okafor will take the medicals Saturday if they finalize an agreement with RB Salzburg.

Milan on the Brink of Acquiring RB Salzburg Prodigy

July 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Villarreal

Milan are close to landing the striker they have been looking for, as Noah Okafor will take the medicals Saturday if they finalize an agreement with RB Salzburg in short order. The Swiss prodigy has long been on their radar, but they have been chasing different targets this summer.

Milan CEO Ivan Gazidis stated that Milan would spend more in the transfer market if they raised their revenue, which will happen thanks to Champions League.

Milan Pushing to Sign RB Salzburg Forward

July 15, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market One comment

Milan and Juventus could reportedly embroil in a transfer tug-of-war to prise up-and-coming forward Noah Okafor away from RB Salzburg. Fabrizio Romano reports the Rossoneri have rekindled their interest in the 23-year-old on Stefano Pioli's insistence.

José Mourinho wants Roma to bring in more reinforcements to bolster the squad and make it deeper. Rasmus Kristensen will be the next addition.

Mourinho Wishes to Add Four More Pieces to Roma Squad

July 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Leeds United, Ligue 1, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

José Mourinho wants Roma to bring in more reinforcements to bolster the squad and make it deeper. Rasmus Kristensen will be the next addition, as he’ll take the medicals over the weekend. Afterward, the Special One expects the management to sign one midfielder and two strikers.

PSG have tested the waters for Dusan Vlahovic, who’s available for the right price, but Juventus ask for a robust amount of money.

PSG Reportedly Inquire About Juventus Ace Vlahovic

July 12, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, West Ham

PSG have tested the waters for Dusan Vlahovic, who’s available for the right price, but Juventus ask for a robust amount of money. New coach Luis Enrique is a proponent of adding the Serb. He’s on their multi-player wish list to address the role. The Bianconeri demand €85/90M.

Gianluca Scamacca has okayed the move to Roma, but West Ham hasn’t agreed to a loan, with option or obligation to buy, so far.

Roma Readying Fallback Plans to Address Their Attack

June 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Liga, Ligue 1, Lyon, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, West Ham

Gianluca Scamacca has okayed the move to Roma, but West Ham hasn’t agreed to a loan, with option or obligation to buy, so far. The Giallorossi will keep working on the deal, hoping the Irons will eventually cave and sign off on it. But they have also started to weigh other options.

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