Tuttosport: Kean or Retegui, Gila and Gatti - major summer moves identified by Milan

"Milan have quite a few positions that they would like to strengthen but there are two that stand out: centre-back and centre-forward. In other words, these are expected to be the major expenses in the summer. The two top names for the No.9 role are Moise Kean (Fiorentina) and Mateo Retegui (Al-Qadisiyah), with Allegri seemingly preferring the former after working with him at Juventus."

"For the centre-back, meanwhile, the plan isn't just to bring in one player but ideally two. Igli Tare has been following Mario Gila (Lazio) for a long time and Allegri would like to reunite with Federico Gatti (Juventus). Getting those two would certainly boost the defence. Manchester City's Nathan Ake is also on the list of potential signings, but it's clear that the names mentioned above are the favourites."

"Milan are looking to move their project into 'phase two', which includes a pay rise for the gaffer and an increased say on mercato movement. It has been a good season for Milan so far, despite sitting ten points behind Inter, as they have done a complete 180-degree turn compared to the 2024-25 campaign."

AC Milan aims to elevate their project in the 2026-27 season after a successful turnaround from the previous campaign. The club seeks to enter 'phase two' with increased investment and managerial authority for Massimiliano Allegri. Two priority positions have been identified: centre-forward and centre-back. For the striker role, Moise Kean from Fiorentina and Mateo Retegui from Al-Qadisiyah are top targets, with Allegri favoring Kean from their Juventus history. The centre-back strategy involves signing two defenders, with Mario Gila and Federico Gatti as primary options. Nathan Ake from Manchester City is also considered but ranks lower in priority.

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