Author: Soccerhuz
Even after signing Youssouf Fofana from AS Monaco, Milan could still pursue Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Manu Kone, but only if Ismael Bennacer leaves first. The Rossoneri have been very active on the transfer market this summer and had a particular eye on revamping the middle of the park. After weeks of negotiations, they finally secured Fofana from AS Monaco for €20m plus bonuses, but that does not necessarily mean their shopping spree is over. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Manu Kone has caught their eye as more than just an alternative to Fofana and could still move to San…
Michele Criscitiello believes that AC Milan should not yet push the panic button after a difficult first game against Torino but they must read the warning signs. Milan’s 2024-25 Serie A season began in a dramatic way as they battled from two goals behind to draw 2-2 at San Siro against Torino on Saturday night, but it looked like being a whole lot worse at one point. Preseason wins over Manchester City, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Monza had fans dreaming, but it quickly turned into a nightmare in what was a very lethargic and at times sloppy performance until the final few…
Milan Futuro found themselves a goal down during their Coppa Italia Lega Pro Round of 32 tie against Novara on Saturday night, but two quick goals turned the game on its head. The scorer of those goals? You guessed it, Francesco Camarda. As Calciomercato.com write, there were more positives for Daniele Bonera to digest after beating Lecco in the previous round, as the Futuro side continue to get used to playing against players who are several years older. In the next round Milan Futuro will face Torres, a team with many experienced players, but the next commitment is against Virtus Entella in…
AC Milan welcomed their fourth summer signing on Saturday as Youssouf Fofana arrived from AS Monaco, and a strong argument can be made that he is the most important so far. La Gazzetta dello Sport begin by stating that Fofana is a right-footed midfielder, he is 1.85m tall and Milan have been chasing him for months because he is a player that commands ‘respect’ in the middle of the park. He has considerable physical and athletic qualities, especially when it comes to battling in front of the defence. Zlatan Ibrahimovic himself clarified the importance of a similar profile a few days…
AC Milan have had an offer rejected for Barcelona centre-back Mikayil Faye, a report claims, and there is plenty of interest in him from around Europe. According to what is being reported by Sporx in Turkey, Besiktas are the latest team to set their sights on Barcelona’s 20-year-old prodigy Mikayil Faye but they have a rival from France in the race to secure his signature. It seems that he is now ‘very close’ to joining Stade Rennais in Ligue 1, the club that former Milan sporting director Ricky Massara joined ahead of the new season, and it would be a permanent deal. Milan…
Malick Thiaw was unfortunately among the worst performers for AC Milan during their 2-2 draw against Torino to begin the new Serie A season, and a paper has questioned a decision the management seem to have made. Thiaw was given the nod to start at centre-back alongside Fikayo Tomori, and if began with the mission of casting doubt in Paulo Fonseca’s mind for the rest of the season – especially after the arrival of Strahinja Pavlovic – he failed miserably. The Italian media have not let Thiaw off the hook for his performance and the error-strewn display was reflected in the…
Crystal Palace are believed to be leading the race to sign Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, The Sun reports. The 20-year-old joined the Blues from Aston Villa in 2022. Since then, Chukwuemeka has made 27 appearances for the west London club. His contract at Stamford Bridge runs for another four years. However, new manager Enzo Maresca is willing to allow the player leave for more playing time. The England Under-21 international has been troubled by injury since signing for Chelsea. Chukwuemeka endured two lengthy lay-offs due to a knee problem last term.
Referee Ermanno Feliciani has received criticism for his refereeing in yesterday’s Serie A opening day draw between Genoa and Inter Milan. Today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews, argue that the 33-year-old was “bailed out by VAR” in the 2-2 draw. In the end, refereeing controversy was not a big factor in yesterday’s match at the Marassi. However, the reason for that was VAR. The video assistant had to intervene on several occasions to clean up messes on the pitch. And had the VAR not been there. Refereeing decisions would certainly have played more of a…
AC Milan are a work in progress under Paulo Fonseca, and a report has claimed that he wants to turn his side into one that emulates the Spain team which just won the European Championship. Milan were held to a 2-2 draw by Torino in the first game of the season on Saturday night and they had to come from two goals down in order to get it, but the feeling is that the team that started that game could drastically change soon. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Fonseca’s ‘dream’ – one that is not so hidden – is to shape…
Divock Origi remains effectively without a club at the moment given that he isn’t even training with AC Milan, but there is hope that he will soon have a solution. According to what is being reported by Fabrizio Romano, Origi has the green light to leave Milan on a free transfer in the final weeks and he is ‘ready to find new solution’ elsewhere after what has been a nightmare couple of years. Origi ‘will definitely leave’ the Rossoneri before the window closes and at present the Belgian striker is ‘considering options in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and also some MLS teams’ who…