Serie A giants Juventus have initiated contact for Leon Goretzka as the race for the German midfielder's signature begins to heat up ahead of a potential free transfer this summer. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Bianconeri have established initial ties with the player's entourage to explore the feasibility of a deal.
AC Milan continues to move with extreme foresight when it comes to contract renewals, aiming to consolidate the backbone of the team. According to journalist Nicolò Schira, one of the names that Milan are working on is Pietro Terracciano, who is currently the deputy to the starter and captain Mike Maignan. In fact, the management have now finalised the details for extending the player's contract.
It was a lightning negotiation, closed on the last day of the market. My agent suddenly called me saying, 'We have to take a jet to Milan right away'. I remember the interview with Pippo Inzaghi in his office on the first day in Milanello. He was supposed to show me some slides on how to move around the field, but he spoke in Italian. I didn't understand anything.
Milan will lineup for the derby without Rabiot in the midfield, and with Massimiliano Allegri willing to risk it, it certainly opens up a question about how the Frenchman will approach this game. However, others are at risk for the derby.
Several errors Today, Gazzetta dello Sport have re-capped the different events that have made differences, and it starts with the second match day of the season, where Matteo Gabbia had a goal ruled out in similar fashion to Troilo's winner for Parma at the weekend. Additionally, there was the penalty incident where Samuele Ricci was brought down, had that decision gone the Rossoneri's way, perhaps they would have won 4-0 that day.
Rabiot, as Gazzetta dello Sport wrote this morning, is not clear for the derby, and another yellow card would see him miss what may be the biggest game left of the season. So, the game against Cremonese, as we thought, would have been an easy chance to keep him safe.
Rather than a standard photoshoot or flashy video launch, the Rossoneri instead had Christian Pulisic and his teammates emerge from the tunnel wearing the bright red uniform, which has been designed in collaboration with Italian streetwear label Slam Jam. Inspired by Milan's kits of the late 1990s and early 2000s, the kit features an era-appropriate shiny metallic fabric that glistened beneath the floodlights.
It was a gamble behind Estupinan's back, but Bartesaghi has amply demonstrated his status and his role as an important player in this and the future of Milan. This is why the club has already scheduled talks regarding his contract renewal. Milan have every intention of rewarding Bartesaghi financially by increasing his salary. They have every intention of rejecting the Premier League's concrete advances: several calls, several contacts, but Milan are counting on Bartesaghi.
At 40 years of age, Modric can't physiologically have the dynamism of a 30-year-old, but he's still a player who moves a lot. Also because his role dictates it, a filtering outpost in front of the defence even before being the main man in the build-up. Modric runs, chases, plays alongside, tackles, anticipates, occupies space (nine times out of ten, the right ones, obviously), and, above all, he plays. He plays a lot.
AC Milan are interested in signing Moise Kean this summer, and a report has claimed that Francesco Camarda could be part of the negotiations. In January, AC Milan signed German striker Niclas Fullkrug on loan with an option to buy from West Ham, but are targeting a new centre-forward in the upcoming summer transfer window. According to Tuttosport (via Calciomercato.com), Massimiliano Allegri wants Moise Kean.
AC Milan have published a video which teases the upcoming launch of the fourth shirt in collaboration with PUMA and Slam Jam. It was reported last month that Milan would be releasing yet another fourth kit, and continuing their trend of teaming up with fashion brands for it. Some more details emerged regarding the colour schemes, and the club hinted on Saturday that those leaks are indeed correct.
In the final days of the January window, AC Milan secured the promising Serie B talent Alphadjo Cissè, a signing that Peppe Di Stefano believes is reminiscent of the old Milan. The transfer was announced on the final day of the window and in the statement, it was confirmed that the attacking midfielder would remain at Catanzaro on loan. Then, in the summer, he will be at Massimiliano Alleghri's disposal at least for the pre-season.
Inter are on a very strong run, and with 13 games left, at an average of two points per game, they're over 90. 88/90. So, for us to get to 90, from 54, we need to get 36 points, meaning 12 wins and one defeat. If Inter were to fall behind, and we fail to capitalise on their mistakes, that's our responsibility, but Inter are the clear favourites for the Scudetto.
Como's coach, Cesc Fabregas, seems to relish becoming a sort of a tough talker when it comes to Milan. It is the view of this writer that coaches commenting on other coaches is somewhat hypocritical. This is especially the case when it comes to tactics. All coaches, defensive and boring or the opposite, have a stubborn streak when it comes their preferred tactics and it should be left to fans and analysts or journalists to discuss their merits publicly not opposing coaches.
Pavlovic received a nasty knock against Como and Milan initially feared a broken fibula. Thankfully, it was just a case of heavy bleeding, which has significantly reduced the recovery time. In fact, as Allegri confirmed during his presser earlier today, he's already available. Granted that the centre-back is still struggling with some pain and discomfort, he will be on the bench tomorrow.
AC Milan will be up against Parma tomorrow and after an unusually quiet morning, indications have now arrived on the predicted starting eleven, with a duo potentially getting the chance. After the draw against Como, Milan have a point to prove (pun intended) as they cannot afford to increase the gap to Inter. Massimiliano Allegri himself highlighted during the presser just how important the game is, not just for the Scudetto but also the Champions League race.
Join Oli and Anthony as they go through each of Milan's current midfielders to discuss their future, and address which targets could complete the department. Milan's midfield has been a hot talking point this season amid the success of Luka Modric and Adrien Rabiot, but also the injury of Ardon Jashari. Now, however, it feels like the picture is becoming a bit clearer on this front.
Milan appointed Fonseca as their new manager in the summer of 2024 after saying goodbye to Stefano Pioli at the end of the season. Before the end of the year, however, the Portuguese manager was relieved of his duties as the Rossoneri sat in 8th place. A month later, he was appointed the new manager of Lyon and hasn't looked back since, despite a very turbulent time for the French side. Indeed, they are currently on a 13-game winning run and Fonseca has been massively praised, rightfully so.
