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Milan and Newcastle Alarmed by West Ham Presence in Botman Saga

March 28, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Ligue 1, Newcastle United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Newcastle United target Sven Botman’s transfer saga has taken a twist with the emergence of a new suitor from England for the signature of the highly-rated center-back. The Lille defender has long been on the sights of the Milan management.

Juventus already plotting methods to bolster their squad next season as they are eager to sign the Fiorentina star stopper Nikola Milenkovic.

Milan Identify Fiorentina Stopper as Botman Alternative

March 18, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

The 24-year-old Partizan Belgrade youth product has been linked with Milan in the past and it would not be surprising in the least to see Milan go all in for him in the summer as an alternative to Botman.

Milan director Paolo Maldini admitted the difficulties but urged to avoid panicking following the large defeat to Lazio Tuesday.

Milan ‘Confident’ of Bagging Lille Duo in the Summer

March 15, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Serie A

Milan are closing in on a €47.5m deal for both Sanches (€17.8m) and Botman (€29.7m) combined, as revealed by 90min. They have contracts expiring in 2023 and 2025 respectively

Juventus have acted swiftly to replace Matthijs De Ligt, as they struck a deal with Torino for Gleison Bremer. The defender seemed destined to Inter.

Milan Have Potential Bargaining Chip to Help Signing Bremer

March 9, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Torino, Transfer Market, Venezia

Mattia Caldara is experiencing a bounce-back season at Venezia, but he will likely head back to Milan in the summer. The Lagunari do not plan to pick up their €4M option to keep him. The Rossoneri might wind up keeping him, but they are already receiving some inquiries for the future, in particular from Torino.

Milan did not make rash purchases in January because their ownership has big plans for the summer transfer market window.

Milan Devising Lofty Transfer Market Plans for the Summer

February 23, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Milan did not make rash purchases in January because their ownership has big plans for the summer transfer market window. That has always been the case since the Elliott fund took over the club. While they manage the finances very carefully, they have not been shy in spending to improve the team.

Milan will be well-armed with cash next summer without selling a linchpin as they did with Sandro Tonali last year. They still might, though.

Milan Hold Two Meaningful Meetings in Busy Day at Their HQ

February 10, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

The Milan management hosted a pair of key summits at their headquarters Thursday. They met with the agents of Sven Botman, who is their top target for the summer. Moreover, they talked with the entourage of Theo Hernandez. They are looking to secure their lead for the Dutchman, while their star will soon extend his contract.

Milan target Botman is one of the most talked-about defenders in the world, and now fellow French champions PSG are hot on his trail, along with Newcastle.

Lille President Warns Growing List of Sven Botman Suitors

February 8, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Newcastle United, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Sven Botman is poised to be in high demand next summer, and Lille will be looking to cash in fully. Milan pursued him at length during the January window. But Newcastle and other Premier League giants have him in their sights too. Juventus would have an interest in they parted ways with Matthijs De Ligt.

Milan have Sven Botman atop their shortlist of defensive options, but he might not move in January. Director Frederic Massara talked about their search.

Juventus Identify Lille Star as Top Defensive Target

February 6, 2022 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus have reportedly joined the race to sign sought-after Lille centre-back Sven Botman in the midst of Matthijs de Ligt's uncertain future in Turin. According to TUTTOmercatoWEB, Juve have identified the Dutch prodigy as an ideal long-term replacement for the ex-Ajax man, who could be on his way out in the summer.

Milan had to settle with signing just Marko Lazetic in January and delayed the chase of multiple targets to the summer, when they will have a bigger budget.

Milan to Try Again to Snatch January Targets in the Summer

February 2, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan had to settle with signing just Marko Lazetic in January and delayed the chase of multiple targets to the summer. The Rossoneri did not have a big budget and were mostly looking for additions on loan with option to buy. The situation will change at the end of the season, when money will not be as tight.

Cheap Defensive Alternatives Emerge for Milan in June

February 1, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Hellas Verona, Porto, Serie A

Milan failed to reinforce their defence this transfer window – the one position that seemed the most important to strengthen, especially given the absentees in the back for the Rossoneri.

Milan have not signed Sven Botman in January, but the coast will be clear to make more serious attempts next summer since he will stay at Lille.

Agent of Defender Confirms Milan Ties, Hints at Future Move

January 31, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Milan have not signed Sven Botman in January, but the coast will be clear to make more serious attempts next summer. Lille have rejected all the offers coming from other teams as well, and he will finish the season in Ligue 1. Sampdoria tried to bring in Samu Castillejo until the last moment, but to no avail.

Milan Set for Quiet Deadline Day Despite Multiple Attempts

January 31, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Tottenham

Milan are unlikely to complete any major deal on deadline day. Despite their efforts, their search for a new defender will probably come up empty. They also made a late move to add a midfielder, but they could not strike a deal. Samu Castillejo and Daniel Maldini received some requests, but they might end up staying.

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