GdS: The five leading candidates to be sold by Milan in the summer

"AC Milan will make some sales regardless of their top four fate, but who are the leading candidates to leave? La Gazzetta dello Sport recall that a year ago Milan sent half the team away with their bags packed, including Theo Hernandez, Malick Thiaw and especially Tijjani Reijnders , one of the two best players of the season. Bottom line: nobody is unsellable."

"Next summer promises to be similar to previous ones. Milan's corporate and sporting structure is still being finalised, but it's clear that several players will leave the club, with Champions League qualification the final deciding factor. The report lists the five main candidates."

"Ruben Loftus-Cheek will leave Milan, that's almost certain. The problem is that he can't be the big summer sale as his contract expires in 2027, and his performances don't justify a high price. That first season under Stefano Pioli with 10 goals seems a distant memory, as he has often appeared 'weak' this season."

"Rafael Leao has gone from basically untouchable for less than his €175m clause three years ago, to available for €50-70m now. He was the symbol of the new era in the summer, now he's just a talent who has disappointed even his coach Allegri. So, the signs point to a sad separation after seven years."

Milan is expected to make player sales regardless of whether it finishes in the top four. Champions League qualification will influence which departures happen. A prior pattern of moving multiple players is referenced, with no one considered unsellable. Ruben Loftus-Cheek is likely to leave, but his contract situation and current form limit his sale value. Youssouf Fofana could be sold because he has played often and has a market value near what Milan paid. Christopher Nkunku is expected to attract offers in the €30–35m range, enabling investment in a striker. Rafael Leao’s availability has shifted from a high clause to a €50–70m price, suggesting a possible separation. Strahinja Pavlovic is also listed as a potential sale candidate.

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