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13 hours ago
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Who could Milan sell to fund swoop for Liverpool's Chiesa
Last week, Milan sporting director Igli Tare said that the club will only pursue a new winger if they manage to offload one of their existing players, as speculation begins to grow that the club will move for Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa. Speaking to the press, Tare said 'We plan to intervene on the wings in the event of any exits.' Reports earlier today suggested that the Rossoneri are set to meet with Chiesa's representatives this week, so who could be leaving the club? Milan's Chukwueze wanted by Fulham? Samuel Chukwueze takes a penalty during the shoot-out after the pre-season friendly between Milan and Arsenal in Singapore in July, 2025 (picture via According to reports from the Gazzetta dello Sport, via MilanNews24, Premier League club Fulham are interested in signing Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze. La Liga club Real Betis have also been linked to the Nigerian but Fulham's interest appears more concrete. Aside from Chukwueze, Swiss forward Noah Okafor is also being linked away from the Rossoneri, despite performing well in pre-season. The 25-year-old scored twice in Milan's 4-2 victory over Liverpool but the Serie A side still consider the player to be up for sale. Is Chiesa worth it for Milan? Chiesa will not be a cheap purchase, even if the club manage to offload players to help finance the move. The 27-year-old signed for Premier League champions Liverpool last summer for €12 million, just two years after his €45 million move to Juventus from Fiorentina. Liverpool's Federico Chiesa reacts during the UEFA Champions League soccer match between AC Milan and Liverpool FC at Giuseppe Meazza stadium, 17 September 2024. EPA-EFE/MATTEO BAZZI Chiesa's contract with Liverpool does not expire until 2028 and therefore the Reds hold all the cards in any potential negotiation with Milan. The player's wage demands may be higher than the Rossoneri would like to pay, considering a shift in attitude off-the-pitch has led the club to attempt more sensible financial decisions. However, price aside, Chiesa could be a valuable addition. Massimiliano Allegri has re-joined the Rossoneri this summer as head coach and his time working with Chiesa at Juventus could be decisive in convincing the player to join and allowing him to flourish if he does. Chiesa played just 104 minutes in the 2024-25 Premier League campaign for Liverpool, making most of his appearances in cup competitions.
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4 days ago
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Milan set Okafor asking price after brace against Liverpool
Despite scoring twice in yesterday's 4-2 pre-season victory against Liverpool, Noah Okafor is still set to leave Milan this summer and the Rossoneri have set their asking price for the 25-year-old. According to what has been reported by the Gazzetta dello Sport, via MilanNews24, Milan are hoping for offers in the region of €12-15 million for the Swiss international. HONG KONG, CHINA – JULY 26: Noah Okafor (C) celebrates after scoring his goal with Alexis Saelemaekers (L) and Rafael Leao (R) during the Pre-Season Friendly match at Kai Tak Stadium on July 26, 2025 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia) The former Basel and Salzburg player spent the second half of the 2024-25 season on-loan with eventual Scudetto winners Napoli, with whom he played just four times. Okafor a casualty of sensible Milan strategy Milan are undergoing pragmatic changes in the way the club operates. The Rossoneri are prepared to sell any player considered surplus to the requirements of new head coach Massimiliano Allegri, allowing the club to generate revenue to bring in additional reinforcements where needed. OCTOBER 22: Tijjani Reijnders (R) celebrates his second goal with his team-mate Noah Okafor during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between AC Milan and Club Brugge KV at Stadio San Siro on October 22, 2024. (Photo by) Okafor played well against Liverpool but is still outside of the plans of Allegri for the upcoming season and therefore the Rossoneri are ready to entertain offers for the Swiss forward.
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5 days ago
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Milan open to Bologna proposal for Okafor after latest talks
Reports in Italy claim that Milan are open to the idea of sending Noah Okafor out on loan with either an option or obligation to buy after their latest round of talks with Bologna. According to reports from Gianluca Di Marzio, Milan and Bologna are in contact over a potential deal for Okafor, who spent the second half of the 2024-25 season out on loan with the Scudetto-winning Napoli, although he ended up playing just 36 minutes of Serie A action under Antonio Conte. The Switzerland international is looking for a fresh start after a disappointing first two years in San Siro following his move from RB Salzburg for a fee in the region of €15m in 2023. Milan prepared to send Okafor out on loan again Swiss forward #17 Noah Okafor celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Italian Serie A football match against Unione Sportiva Sassuolo at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia, on April 14, 2024. (Photo by Piero CRUCIATTI / AFP) (Photo by PIERO CRUCIATTI/AFP via Getty Images) According to Thursday's reports, Bologna are keen to bring the 25-year-old on board this summer, and Milan are now open to the idea of sending Okafor out on another loan with an option to buy. Reports from Ekrem Konur claim that Milan will seek a fee in the region of €13m-€15m to sell Okafor on a permanent basis.
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11-07-2025
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Bologna attempt Milan triple swoop for unwanted players
Bologna are reportedly working on a triple swoop to pick up three unwanted Milan players, namely Tommaso Pobega, Yacine Adli and Noah Okafor. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport and the trio could all end up reunited at the Stadio Dall'Ara under the guidance of coach Vincenzo Italiano. Advertisement Milan seek Pobega, Adli and Okafor exits epa11738329 Fiorentina's mildfielder Yacice Adli jubilates scoring during the Italian Serie A soccer match Como 1907 vs Fiorentina at Giuseppe Sinigaglia stadium in Como, Italy, 24 November 2024. EPA-EFE/Roberto Bregani Pobega already spent last season on loan with an option to buy for €12m, but the club decided not to activate it, hoping instead to negotiate a better deal. That could arrive as part of a package with two other players who are not part of Max Allegri's plans at San Siro. LISBON, PORTUGAL – JANUARY 29: Tommaso Pobega of Bologna celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between Sporting Clube de Portugal and Bologna FC 1909 at Estadio Jose Alvalade on January 29, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by) Adli is another midfielder who was on loan, this time at Fiorentina, and has been told to find himself a different destination this summer. Okafor returned to base after six months on loan at Scudetto winners Napoli, despite barely setting foot on the pitch during that spell. Besiktas and Fenerbahce have both approached Milan for Okafor, but they wanted him on loan with an option to buy, whereas the Rossoneri are determined to sell outright.
