The likes of Matteo Geroli, Astin Mbaye, Fabio Pandolfi, Simon La Mantia, Victor Eletu and Lorenzo Ossola all signed their first professional contracts in recent months, and there were three more announcements more recently. Vincent Ibrahimovic and Andrea Cullotta penned senior contracts last week, while Luca Nolli was the most recent to do so. Now, there is another name to add to the list.
Every transfer window the idea of a potential swap deal between AC Milan and a rival comes up, and there is no exception this time. Reports have emerged in the past couple of days suggesting that Massimiliano Allegri is keen on a reunion with Federico Gatti, a defender that he promoted to the first team when he was in his second stint as Juventus head coach.
It is four days until AC Milan are back in action in Serie A, as they will welcome Hellas Verona to San Siro in Sunday's early kick-off. Milan will be looking to bounce back after a couple of negative results. They drew 2-2 against Sassuolo in their last league game, before flying to Saudi Arabia to be knocked out of the Supercoppa Italiana at the semi-final stage by Napoli, who went on to win it.
Niklas Sule is one of several names suggested for AC Milan this winter, and it seems that Fabrizio Romano is not sure about the situation. There is no hiding from the fact that Milan need a defender next month. However, they must find one under the right conditions. It is unlikely to be a permanent addition, unless they are cheap, and it cannot be anyone. Ultimately, they must be the right fit.
This January, Ruben Loftus-Cheek could leave AC Milan, and a move to Besiktas could be possible, with the Turkish outfit interested. It is not a certainty, but Loftus-Cheek could depart this winter, with Massimiliano Allegri struggling to offer him a regular place within the squad. He is useful, certainly, but not essential, and that makes him expendable. Abraham important to potential Besiktas move Interest is present from the Premier League, Serie A and even the Bundesliga.
AC Milan have considered making a move for Mauro Icardi to replace Santiago Gimenez, but now the reverse might be considered by Galatasaray. Gimenez's time at Milan has seemingly been heading towards an end, and there have been many options linked to replace him. After a lot of deliberation, Niclas Fullkrug will arrive as an aid for the frontline. However, the Mexican could also stay in Italy, with the sale of Christopher Nkunku not to be ruled out.
The first front of the dispute is the appeal filed by Gabriella Bruschi and 66 other citizens before the Regional Administrative Court of Lombardy - Milan. The legal action seeks the annulment of Council Resolution No.1379/2021, with which the Council confirmed the public interest in the proposal put forward by Milan and Inter in July 2019: the demolition of San Siro and the construction of a new multifunctional sports district.
It seemed that Thiago Silva could make a move to AC Milan in January, but the Brazilian has instead signed for Porto. With Silva becoming available for the January mercato, there was a chance that he could reunite with Massimiliano Allegri. Especially with the Italian seeking some experienced reinforcement at the back, which he would offer. However, his age was deemed to be a stopping point for the club, and a move was opted against,
