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Yahoo
26-06-2025
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Milan close to signing Ricci from Torino
Milan are close to signing Italy international Samuele Ricci on a €25m deal from Torino, but the Rossoneri are planning to sign another central midfielder as well, with Ardon Jashari willing to move to San Siro. Milan are close to securing the services of Italian midfielder Ricci. Ricci close to Milan transfer Samuele Ricci (Photo by) As I reported on Wednesday, the 23-year-old has already agreed to personal terms with the Rossoneri. Advertisement Milan are now working to finalise a deal with Torino and expect to complete the transfer for €25m including add-ons. Samuele Ricci of Torino on full senior Italy debut – 1-3 victory away against France. Milan director Igli Tare has recently confirmed that the Rossoneri will sign two midfielders, plus Luka Modric, who is set to move to San Siro on a free transfer after his contract with Real Madrid expires. Milan strategies in midfield LA SPEZIA, ITALY – APRIL 14: Igli Tare of SS Lazio looks on during the Serie A match between Spezia Calcio and SS Lazio at Stadio Alberto Picco on April 14, 2023 in La Spezia, Italy. (Photo by) Milan still follow Bayer Leverkusen star Granit Xhaka, but the Rossoneri are also big admirers of Club Brugge talent Ardon Jashari. The Serie A giants made their opening bid at the beginning of June, as Football Italia exclusively reported, but they require a new proposal of around €35m, ideally as a fixed fee, to beat the competition. Jashari wants to join Milan, but must wait for an agreement between the two clubs.
Daily Mail
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Luka Modric's next club is revealed, as director of European giant appears to confirm move on 'one-year deal' for 39-year-old Real Madrid legend
Luka Modric 's next club appears to be all but confirmed, with the legendary Croatian midfielder set to join AC Milan. Modric, who spent a dazzling 12 years at Real Madrid, is closing in on a switch to the San Siro, confirmed club director Igli Tare. The Croatian will turn 40 in September and it remains to be seen if he will be used as a regular starter, but he wants to keep playing to have a chance of going to next year's World Cup in the US. He is currently playing with Real on a short extended deal for the duration of the Club World Cup. 'We are ready to bring in Luka Modrić, we need new leaders,' Tare told Gazzetta dello Sport. He added: 'Modrić can be a key player for us and he asked about being competitive, winning titles… we are on it. 'I spoke to him in person and saw a guy who is really eager to be competitive. His arrival is crucial for a group that needs players like him, leadership 'The first question Luka asked me was: 'Will we be a team built to win the championship? He has won six Champions Leagues and wants to be a star player from the start. 'He is important for what he will convey in terms of mentality, leadership and professionalism. 'The fact that he is an AC Milan fan makes this story even more exciting, and it would be great for him to have a stellar season as at the end of the season is the World Cup,' he added. According to ESPN, Modric will sign a one-year deal and have an option to extend it another season. His salary is reported to be £57,000-a-week, with bonuses. Modric will bring a wealth of experience to Serie A and won everything during his time with Real Madrid. The playmaker helped Los Blancos to six Champions League titles and four LaLiga wins, also lifting the Copa del Rey twice.
The Sun
25-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Chelsea suffer transfer blow as club chief tells them top target is NOT leaving this summer
AC MILAN have confirmed Mike Maignan will not be leaving the San Siro this summer. Chelsea had been interested in bringing the French goalkeeper to Stamford Bridge. 3 3 3 Maignan kept 12 clean sheets for Milan last season in Serie A as the Rossoneri's No. 1. Enzo Maresca had hoped to strengthen his goalkeeping options over the summer. But he has been dealt a blow after Milan confirmed Maignan is not for sale. AC Milan sporting director Igli Tare said: "Maignan is not leaving. "He will be at Milan again next season." Tare continued: "There was interest from a Premier League club but in the end no agreement was found. "Also knowing that Maignan is an important point of reference not only on the pitch, but also off the pitch, we decided to focus on him for next season and to move forward together. "Football is unpredictable, but for us he remains a point of reference in this team." Chelsea must decide between keepers Robert Sanchez, Filip Jorgensen and youngster Mike Penders. Djordje Petrovic had been touted as one to watch for the future. But the 25-year-old Serbian is set to leave Chelsea after asking to be left out of their Club World Cup squad. 3-0 win over ES Tunis. New £30million-man Liam Delap was on target in red-hot temperatures in Philadelphia. Chelsea will now meet Portuguese giants Benfica in the round of 16. The two sides will clash on Saturday at the Bank of America Stadium in North Carolina.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
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Milan book Maignan's replacement after opening Chelsea bid
Milan have reportedly rejected an opening Chelsea offer for Mike Maignan, but the Rossoneri have also 'booked' a potential replacement: Torino's Vanja Milinkovic-Savic. Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign Maignan from Milan and have submitted an opening offer of €15m for the Rossoneri. Milan reject opening Chelsea offer for Maignan BERGAMO, ITALY – DECEMBER 06: Mike Maignan of AC Milan in action during the Serie A match between Atalanta and AC Milan at Gewiss Stadium on December 06, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by) According to transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, the Serie A giants have turned down the proposal; however, Italian media are confident that the deal will be completed at €18m. Advertisement According to Di Marzio, Chelsea will need approximately £20m to sign Maignan, equivalent to circa €23.7m. All Italian sources confirm that Maignan wants to join Chelsea, so Milan are already preparing to sign a replacement. Milan book Maignan's replacement epa11916401 Torino's Vanja Milinkovic Savic makes a save against a penalty kick by Milan's Christian Pulisic (R) in action during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Torino FC and AC Milan, in Turin, Italy, 22 February 2025. EPA-EFE/ALESSANDRO DI MARCO As per Matteo Moretto, the Rossoneri have already booked Torino's Milinkovic-Savic. Rossoneri sporting director Igli Tare has an excellent relationship with the goalkeeper's agent, and Milinkovic-Savic is an easy target to sign, having a €20m clause. ROME, ITALY – MAY 04: Mile Svilar of AS Roma warms up prior to the Serie A match between AS Roma and Fiorentina at Stadio Olimpico on May 04, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by) Milan have already booked the Serbia international, but they are also considering other targets, including Roma's Mile Svilar, who is also wanted by Bournemouth and Parma's Zion Suzuki, according to Gazzetta's Luca Bianchin.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Milan meet with Mile Svilar's entourage
Milan are serious in their pursuit of Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar. With Mike Maignan nearing a move to Chelsea, Milan have reportedly shifted their focus on Svilar who is in talks to extend his contract with Roma. Advertisement However, negotiations with Roma have suffered a setback as the Giallorossi's proposal was considered low by the player and his agents. Italian journalist Nicolo Schira reports that Milan director Igli Tare met with Svilar's entourage a few days ago. The Rossoneri are prepared to submit him a contract proposal of 3.3 million euros per year until 2030. Roma must accelerate in their talks if they want to secure the player's long-term future.
