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Milan Open to Waiting Until the Summer to Acquire Botman

January 25, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Milan probably will not sign Sven Botman in January, but their second-best outcome would be him staying at Lille past deadline day. Les Dogues put up stiff resistance during the current window. However, they could be more lenient next summer. Newcastle are also going after the Dutch center-back.

Another defender has been linked to Milan as their hunt continues. The Rossoneri are said to be among the teams eyeing Porto's Mbemba.

Milan Linked to Porto Defender and More Updates on Search

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

Another defender has been linked to Milan as their hunt continues. The Rossoneri are said to be among the teams eyeing Porto's Mbemba. On top of that, they are furthering the talks for Sven Botman and Eric Bailly. The Lille center-back is their number one priority and they are ready to change their strategy.

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.

Milan Still Holding Out Some Hope to Land Lille Defender

January 20, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Lille have stated multiple times that Sven Botman would not move in January, but Milan have not completely given up yet. The Rossoneri have yet to fully pivot to another target. They believe the situation could still change in the final stretch of the window, although it appears a long shot.

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.

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

Lille Price Milan and Newcastle United Out of Sven Botman Deal

January 11, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Newcastle United, Serie A

The French champions have priced out the top two contenders for Botman’s signature - Milan & Newcastle – by demanding an asking price upwards of €35-40m.

Milan Shortlist Chelsea and Manchester City Defensive Outcasts

January 10, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Chelsea, Manchester City, Serie A

Milan have also been heavily linked to other talents in Europe such as Lille’s Sven Botman, Chelsea’s Andreas Christensen, Lazio’s Francesco Acerbi and Torino’s Gleison Bremer.

Milan Pessimistic on Signing Top Target Botman in January

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

Milan have Sven Botman atop their shortlist of defensive options, but he might not move in January. Director Frederic Massara talked about him Sunday: “He is an excellent player, but I do not think Lille want to sell him right now. A center-back might be our priority now given Simon Kjaer’s injury.”

Milan have added a new defender to their shortlist. The father of Malmo starlet Anel Ahmedhozic revealed that the Rossoneri inquired about his son.

Milan Linked to Malmo Defender, Maldini Chimes In on Search

January 7, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have added another defender to their list of options to fill in for Simon Kjaer. The father of Anel Ahmedhozic revealed that the Rossoneri inquired about his son. A bidding war is brewing for the 22-year-old. Paolo Maldini commented on Sven Botman and their pursuit of a new center-back.

Milan have laid their eyes on Mattia Vita while negotiating with Empoli. The Tuscan side asked for Andrea Conti, who will leave the club in January.

Milan Pursuing Empoli Defender in Talks to Offload Outcast

January 4, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Empoli, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have laid their eyes on Mattia Viti while negotiating with Empoli. The Tuscan side asked for Andrea Conti, who will leave the club in January. The Rossoneri are looking to get an option on the young center-back, who has shown well in his first season in Serie A.

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.

Milan and Lille Set to Meet to Discuss Defender’s Future

January 2, 2022 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan and Lille have reportedly scheduled a meeting to discuss the future of the in-demand center-back Sven Botman amid Newcastle United links. Per Italian journalist Rudy Galetti, the Rossoneri have identified the highly-rated youngster as the ideal replacement for the injured Simon Kjaer.

Some rumors and coy remarks cast a shadow on the future of Luciano Spalletti, but he and team president Aurelio De Laurentiis settled their differences.

Napoli on the Hunt for Defensive Reinforcements

December 30, 2021 Akhil Fisher Napoli, Serie A

Napoli are on the hunt for a stopper and several names have emerged as targets. From a Fenerbahce duo to Roma's Fazio, they are not short of options.

Milan Steadfast in Pursuit of Newcastle-Linked Defender

December 27, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have identified Sven Botman as the ideal defender to replace the injured Simon Kjaer. But it will not be easy to acquire him from Lille, considering he has multiple suitors. Moreover, his team has set a rather lofty price tag. However, the Rossoneri wish to exploit a pair of factors.

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