AC Milan will undergo significant changes after failing to secure a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League following a 2-1 home defeat by Cagliari, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. The report says manager Massimiliano Allegri is likely to depart and that the club must raise around €100 million to address financial shortfalls.
Gazzetta identifies several high-profile players whose futures are uncertain, naming Christian Pulisic and Luka Modric among those who could leave. The report also lists Adrien Rabiot, Rafael Leão, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Fikayo Tomori as players who could be moved as Milan looks to balance the books.
Elsewhere, Manchester United are said to regard Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni as a “dream” signing, according to Fabrizio Romano. United’s hierarchy reportedly believe Tchouaméni could have an impact similar to Casemiro, though any transfer could cost upwards of €100 million.
The Athletic reports that Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo rejected a £40 million move to Chelsea last summer. The outlet says Mainoo, 21, has improved under new boss Michael Carrick after a difficult spell under Ruben Amorim and turned down Chelsea’s enquiry about a permanent deal. Fabrizio Romano adds that Chelsea have no intention of selling striker João Pedro despite reported Barcelona interest and view both Pedro and Cole Palmer as central to a rebuild ahead of Xabi Alonso’s arrival; Football Insider reports Chelsea also plan contract talks with defender Levi Colwill.
The Times reports Liverpool left back Andy Robertson is expected to join Tottenham Hotspur on a free transfer when his contract expires this summer. TEAMtalk says Tottenham are prepared to let captain Cristian Romero leave after a difficult campaign, with Atlético Madrid and Barcelona linked to the Argentina centre back. Other reported links include Liverpool’s alleged €120 million bid for Yan Diomande (Ekrem Konur), West Ham’s asking price for Mateus Fernandes (Daily Mail), and several potential moves involving Randal Kolo Muani, Gonçalo Ramos, Rodri, Anatoliy Trubin and Éderson, as detailed by various outlets cited in the transfer round-up.
