"If AC Milan do not get into the 2026-27 edition of the Champions League, it will have negative impacts on their future planning. It goes without saying that a top four spot is huge for any Italian club, but it is particularly true for Milan after a season without playing in any European competition. The Rossoneri must win their final two games to keep their fate in their own hands, though that is easier said than done."
"As we read in today's edition of Corriere dello Sport (via MilanPress), if Milan were to fail to get into the Champions League, there would most likely be at least one high-profile sale to make ends meet and plug the gap in the accounts. Last year it was Tijjani Reijnders, Malick Thiaw and Theo Hernandez who departed to bring money in. This year the leading candidate is Strahinja Pavlovic, with Manchester United ready to offer €50m if the Rossoneri decide to sell the Serbian."
"As a reminder, it has been projected that Milan will surpass €100m in capital gains for 2025-26 (€101.8m). This will break a record that had stood since the 2001-02 season, when the Rossoneri recorded capital gains of €78m. The other big problem would be in the incoming market. With less money available - even with a major exit - and less sporting appeal, targets like Leon Goretzka would not arrive."
"Not only that, but Luka Modric is also unlikely to stay."
Failing to qualify for the 2026-27 Champions League would harm AC Milan’s future planning. A top-four finish is crucial for Italian clubs, and the impact is greater for Milan after a season without European competition. Milan must win their final two matches to keep qualification in their own hands. If qualification fails, at least one high-profile sale would likely be needed to balance finances and cover account gaps. Recent sales included Tijjani Reijnders, Malick Thiaw, and Theo Hernandez, while Strahinja Pavlovic is a leading candidate with Manchester United reportedly offering €50m. Milan is projected to exceed €100m in capital gains for 2025-26. Reduced funds and lower sporting appeal would make targets such as Leon Goretzka harder to secure, and Luka Modric is also unlikely to remain.
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