Late last night, it was reported by the likes of De Telegraaf and Fabrizio Romano that Ajax had initiated talks with Milan over a potential transfer of Maximilian Ibrahimovic, the oldest son of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. By the sounds of it, the negotiations have proceeded at a rapid pace. According to Fabrizio Romano, Milan and Ajax have now reached an agreement for a loan with an option to buy.
The experienced Davide Massa has been chosen by the AIA for AC Milan's game against Fiorentina, but the Rossoneri have a very mixed record with the referee. It's been a season filled with refereeing controversy, perhaps it's under the microscope now more than ever, and Milan have been on the receiving end of some strange calls. Just a few days ago, in the 1-1 draw against Genoa, a seemingly non-existent penalty was given against the Rossoneri.
AC Milan have equalled their points tally in the 2021-22 season after 18 games played, showing that there is still a long way to go in the Scudetto race. After the 1-1 draw against Genoa on Thursday evening, many have once again highlighted why Milan won't be able to fight for the Scudetto until the end. However, as also stated by Fabio Capello earlier today, it's not wrong to make the complete opposite conclusion.
Join Oli and Anthony as they go back through the 2025 summer transfer window and give each signing and sale a thumbs up, thumbs down or a pass. Milan have played 18 games so far this season, meaning we are nearly halfway through (just one more needed to say that officially). The first six months have told us a lot about the team and, above all, about the reinforcements made in the summer.
AC Milan only found the back of the net once again Genoa, despite 32 shots and 2.32 in expected goals. As highlighted by Fabio Ravezzani, the Rossoneri are lacking a 'penalty box bomber'. The 1-1 draw against Daniele De Rossi's side was indeed a frustrating one. After struggling to create chances against Cagliari, winning thanks to great efficiency, it was the complete opposite at San Siro and it nearly ended in defeat as well. While Rafael Leao eventually got the equaliser, he was far from great in the game and Christian Pulisic, while denied a few times by Leali, didn't showcase the same accuracy as in previous games. In other words, Milan didn't do enough in attack.
When I came to play in Milan as a player with the smaller teams, I'd put in some great games for 60 minutes, then there was the strongest team ever that would start playing from the 60th minute and score three goals. This is something Inter have and we don't," the gaffer stated.
Ajax have initiated contacts with AC Milan over a potential loan for Zlatan Ibrahimovic's oldest son, Maximilian Ibrahimovic, and evaluations are now underway. After playing with the Primavera last season, bagging seven goals, Maximilian Ibrahimovic was promoted to the Futuro side ahead of the current campaign. The winger has made 17 appearances so far and is already close to matching the previous tally, with five goals scored.
Calciomercato.com report that Milan have been knocked back in their attempts to negotiate with Fenerbahce for Milan Skriniar and Juventus for Federico Gatti, because both are not open to letting the defenders leave. Tare has gone back to Liverpool for Joe Gomez. Given his technical and athletic qualities, experience and desire for prove himself, the English defender would be a desirable candidate for Allegri to bolster a department that is thin on depth.
It was a heavy thing. When scoops and gossip come out, there's always someone who tells them, but you never know if it's fictionalised, amplified... So people know this version, not the version of who was really there at the time. When you have a lot of money, you're always surrounded by these kinds of situations where they always try to put you in difficulty. When this event, this thing, happened, it was heavy. But the problems were already there before on the pitch.
Milan started 2026 with a poor first half and an improved second when Leao scored to help his team start the calendar year with a win. The story of the match was not unlike many before it. A busy January, despite only having Serie A to play in, will test the team further. Up front help has arrived and did well enough in a debut sub appearance
The coach provided several important insights about the use of Luka Modric, how Christopher Nkunku is going, Niclas Füllkrug's condition, Ruben Loftus-Cheek's minor issue, plus the possibility of finally seeing Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao start together again. On Modric: "Modric is certainly no surprise from a technical standpoint. What's most striking about him is the intensity he puts into every training session. "We're talking about an extraordinary player who gets very angry with himself when he makes a bad pass. Men like him, in love with this sport, are an example."
