Sempre Milan

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan have put forward their bid to Leon Goretzka and they are now waiting for a response from the midfielder. According to Corriere dello Sport, Milan are awaiting Goretzka’s reply ‘with confidence’. The Rossoneri made their move well in advance a few weeks ago, submitting a verbal offer which was a three-year deal worth […] The post CorSport: Milan await response from Goretzka ‘with confidence’ – the offer tables appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Santiago Gimenez has once again shed a bit of light on his recovery from injury and his hopes for the next few months. It hasn’t been the campaign that Gimenez hoped for. He has only scored one goal in the Coppa Italia, and above all, a very long lay-off due to an ankle injury that […] The post “A complicated year” – Gimenez reflects on injury ordeal and admits to wanting Mexico return appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Paulo Dybala’s contract is expiring at the end of the season, and he apparently wants to join AC Milan in the summer. We are getting towards the point in the season where decisions must be made on the players whose deals are running out. We picked out five players that Milan could look to target […] The post CorSera: Dybala dreams of Milan move – ‘performance-based contract’ possible appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher In recent days there has been a lot of speculation about the future of Massimiliano Allegri, and some clarification has now arrived. As MilanNews report, Allegri’s future at Milan has been called into question due to a number of different events. Italy’s failure to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup and the Rossoneri’s decline […] The post MN: Allegri ‘wishes to remain at Milan’ despite Italy talk – what he wants in the summer appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Massimiliano Allegri will once again change formation for the game in Hellas Verona, but one thing will remain: Rafael Leao as a striker. As La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) write this morning, Milan’s assault on the Champions League begins with Leo. Despite the loud boos at San Siro and the return to a 3-5-2, […] The post GdS: ‘Everything at stake’ – why Allegri will continue using Leao as a striker appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan have spent a lot since RedBird Capital took over in 2022, but there is a strong argument a lot of it has been wasted. MilanNews write how over the last four years the club have invested (and received) a huge amount when it comes to transfer market, more than virtually all of their […] The post MN: Over half a billion wasted – why Milan must listen to Allegri or keep burning money appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher It was not a good Saturday evening for AC Milan against Udinese, continuing a negative trend since the defeat to Parma. The numbers tell a story: Milan have gone from having the chance to be within striking distance of league-leaders Inter to now being 12 points behind them. Not only that, but they have handed […] The post Leao jeered as Milan’s mental decline continues: Lorenzo and Stefano question what comes next appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Leonardo Spinazzola’s contract with Napoli expires in June and his agent has offered him to AC Milan, a report has claimed. As Calciomercato.com write, Spinazzola’s hand in Napoli’s 2024-25 Scudetto win was evident. For Antonio Conte he did everything he could, playing either on the left or right flank, as a full-back, wing-back or even […] The post CM: Milan offered versatile Napoli veteran on free transfer by agent – the response appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Christian Pulisic’s form has come under the microscope in recent weeks, and as a result so has his future at AC Milan. Pulisic hasn’t found the net in a competitive match for Milan since December 28th, a 3-0 win over Hellas Verona at San Siro. With his deal set to expire in 2027 (the club […] The post Giornale: Milan ask for €60m as Liverpool and Spurs make approach for star – the situation appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Massimiliano Allegri decided to cancel a planned training session for Tuesday afternoon, Gianluca Di Marzio reports. After two consecutive defeats against Napoli and Udinese, Milan need three points against Hellas Verona to stay ahead of the chasing pack in the battle for the top four. The Rossoneri continue their preparations for Sunday afternoon’s match at […] The post Di Marzio: Allegri cancels Tuesday afternoon training for Milan squad – the reason appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher A journalist has made the claim that Massimiliano Allegri has banned Zlatan Ibrahimovic from coming into the AC Milan dressing room. Given that Milan are currently experiencing a tough run of form, reports have emerged in abundance suggesting that Allegri is looking to leave after one season, that star players are heading for the exit […] The post Journalist: Ibrahimovic thinking of Allegri replacement after being banned from dressing room appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Yahya Idrissi-Regragui has shed some light on the decision to leave Chelsea in order to move to AC Milan in the winter window. In the past 18 months, the Milan management have showed a commitment to investing in players for the future, with over €35m spent on teenagers. The investments range from David Odogu and […] The post Idrissi-Regragui sheds light on swapping Chelsea for Milan: “I’ve always had a connection” appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher The meeting between AC Milan and Juventus is less than two weeks away, but the two clubs are already doing battle. Juve’s hard-fought win over Atalanta and Milan’s devastating home defeat against Udinese mean the Bianconeri are eyeing third place, while the Rossoneri need to manage their decline and cling onto a Champions League spot. […] The post GdS: Two shared targets, one common goal – Milan and Juventus locked in on and off-field battle appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Simone Inzaghi’s first season at Al-Hilal is turning into a nightmare. He could soon end up back in Serie A, with AC Milan not entirely ruled out. As Calciomercato.com report, Inzaghi is under severe pressure. In the league, Al-Hilal have squandered a seven-point lead against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr and now find themselves five points behind […] The post CM: Simone Inzaghi could return to Serie A – why Milan may become a concrete option appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Sky journalist Peppe Di Stefano has revealed exactly how Massimiliano Allegri approached the post-Udinese de-brief at Milanello. Milan needed to bounce back from the Easter Monday defeat against Napoli by beating Udinese, but what followed on Saturday at San Siro was nothing short of a nightmare. Having pivoted to using a 4-3-3, Allegri’s side were […] The post Sky journalist reveals Allegri’s post-Udinese reaction: “Downplayed every type of incident” appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Serginho is confident that Massimiliano Allegri will get AC Milan over the line in the top four race, despite a recent wobble. The past few weeks have not gone the way that Allegri nor Milan planned. From being in title contention – albeit faint – the Rossoneri have lost four of their last seven games […] The post Serginho discusses Milan’s poor form, Leao’s role and why he still believes in Allegri appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Massimiliano Allegri might just have given another sign to Santiago Gimenez by not using him in the loss to Udinese. As La Gazzetta dello Sport report, for over a month now, when asked about Gimenez, Allegri has explained that he considers the Mexican an important asset for the end of the season. The classic extra […] The post GdS: Still watching from the sidelines – Allegri’s snub raises questions about Gimenez appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Italian football is going through a crucial period of change after they failed to qualify for a third straight World Cup, and movements could concern AC Milan. There was a call for heads to roll after the play-off defeat to Bosnia in the last international break, and roll they have. Gennaro Gattuso resigned as head […] The post CorSera: Rossoneri to Azzurri – Maldini and Allegri considered for top Italy roles appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher The AC Milan squad must respond after losing four of their last seven, and a positive gesture came on Monday afternoon. After two consecutive defeats without scoring against Napoli and Udinese, Milan must bounce back and get back to picking up wins to move closer to their big seasonal goal: qualifying for next season’s Champions […] The post Tuttosport: Milan squad affirm commitment as every player attends ‘optional lunch’ appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Rafael Leao could well be about to play his last six games with AC Milan, as Igli Tare is beginning to explore a sale. As Corriere dello Sport report, the feeling is that Leao has never been so close to leaving Milan in his seven-season adventure. The Portuguese has always been the focus of criticism […] The post CorSport: Tare ‘ready to explore the market’ – Milan set price with Leao open to move appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan must bounce back from consecutive defeats by beating Hellas Verona on Sunday, or a Champions League spot is in grave danger. As La Gazzetta dello Sport report, Massimiliano Allegri had his entire squad at his disposal on Monday at Milanello, with no absences. It’s happened rarely this season, but AC Milan can finally say […] The post GdS: Back to certainties – Allegri returns to 3-5-2 with Gabbia vying for a spot appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher The topic of transfer regrets is always an interesting one, with AC Milan and Juventus in the crosshairs of the media this time. Milan decided that they needed to sign a striker in the winter transfer window, given the poor output from their existing forwards to that point. Massimiliano Allegri asked for a target man, […] The post Giornale: Milan and Juventus left with regret as Roma enjoy €25m Malen bargain appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Antonio Vitiello has asked the AC Milan ownership whether they have the aim of winning, having not been in a Scudetto race for years. For the majority of the season Milan have held on to second place in the Serie A standings, and yet they have never truly given the impression of being able to […] The post “The real problem lies at the top” – Vitiello highly critical of unambitious Milan ownership appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher After a disappointing few months at the club so far, AC Milan seem to have already made a call on Niclas Füllkrug’s future. In the build-up to the winter transfer window there was a lot of talk about Milan acquiring a striker, and they confirmed the signing of Füllkrug on an initial loan deal from West […] The post Romano: Striker set for West Ham return after Milan stint with €5m decision made appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher As Massimiliano Allegri and Antonio Conte jostle to seize and keep hold of second place, the two coaches are in another battle off the field. As La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) write this morning, Allegri and Conte are the leading candidates to take over from Gennaro Gattuso as the new head coach of the […] The post GdS: Allegri’s stock rising for Italy job – what he wants from Milan in order to stay appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Gianluca Di Marzio believes AC Milan are open to selling Rafael Leao, but so far no serious offers have arrive to tempt them. Perhaps the lowest ebb in Leao’s season if not his Milan career so far came on Saturday evening, when he was jeered off the field during the 3-0 defeat to Udinese. It […] The post Di Marzio gives update on Leao’s future amid Saudi doubts: “Milan would evaluate” appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan have certainly invested plenty of money since RedBird Capital took over, but at the moment they have very little to show for it. As Corriere dello Sport write, since 2021-22 – the year they won their 19th Scudetto – Milan have gradually scaled back their goals, seeing their historic rivals win every season […] The post CorSport: €503m spent for one trophy – Milan’s ambition under RedBird scrutinised appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Collapsing at this stage of the season is something AC Milan cannot afford, and Massimiliano Allegri stressed this to his squad. La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) report that Allegri’s message to the team is simple: do not panic. Milan met yesterday for the first time since the painful defeat against Udinese on Saturday at San […] The post GdS: ‘Do not panic’ – what Allegri did at Milanello to start post-Udinese recovery appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon There are several questions arising about the immediate future of several AC Milan stars and the mercato may no longer be as simple as it once seemed. Leading up to the summer mercato, it seemed that Milan knew where they needed to invest to strengthen. That, unfortunately, is the keyword. In recent seasons, fans have […] The post Stars burning out: Milan setting dangerous trend ahead of crucial summer appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon This afternoon, a stat has emerged about Matteo Gabbia and how much AC Milan actually rely on the defender’s performances. There has been a lot said about Milan’s talismen this season and the focus has often been on Adrien Rabiot and rightfully so. For most of the season, the stats have pointed in his favour […] The post MN: Milan’s hidden backbone – Gabbia essential to the backline as stat emerges appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon AC Milan Primavera were hoping to continue their winning ways after the win against Lecce last week. However, they were unable to beat Atalanta. After the magnitude of last week’s victory, Milan Primavera had a fantastic chance to continue rising up the table. However, they could not get past Atalanta, who made the trip to […] The post Milan Primavera 0-0 Atalanta: Renna’s youngsters left disappointed with goalless draw appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Rohit Rajeev AC Milan fell to their worst defeat of the season at San Siro on Saturday evening as they were beaten 3-0 by Udinese. After a positive start by Milan, they found themselves two goals down at the break as they failed to contain Udinese’s transitions. Davide Bartesaghi deflected in a cross and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp scored […] The post How Allegri’s 4-3-3 was ruthlessly exposed: Tactical analysis of AC Milan 0-3 Udinese appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon In the past few weeks, Massimiliano Allegri has been linked to the vacant Italy national team role and today, the biggest link yet could have been made. Recently, whenever the Italian national team job has been discussed, Allegri’s name has not been far behind. It could be a very different situation. However, he has never […] The post Longo: FIGC president to be wants Allegri as Italy’s next coach – the situation appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon This afternoon, Carlo Pellegatti revealed what happened when AC Milan tried to sign Rasmus Hojlund in the summer, even stating that it was a done deal. How Milan operate in the mercato is of great interest for many. Indeed, the spending is often scrutinised and the sales even more so. Today, there have been renewed […] The post ‘But the club said’ – Pellegatti uncovers Milan’s chaotic mercato strategy appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon This afternoon, a report has given a rather scathing look at AC Milan under the RedBird management, questioning how much longer it can continue. It is no secret that RedBird have not been winning popularity contests around Milan in recent years. In fact, protests against the ownership quietened through the good times this season. However, […] The post MN: Milan ‘held hostage’ by RedBird as questions arise about the longevity of the project appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon The loss to Udinese was the third suffered by AC Milan in four games. An unsustainable issue that needs fixing. If it’s not, there will be issues Throughout this season, Massimiliano Allegri has focused on the Champions League. Even when the Scudetto was a faint possibility, he instead looked at the numbers required for a […] The post GdS: Allegri’s ghosts and unluckiness – Milan in ‘free fall’ after Udinese defeat appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon AC Milan are going to make an attempt to sign Andy Robertson in the summer, given he is leaving Liverpool at the end of his contract. It is not a surprise to see Milan linked to Robertson. Perhaps if you’d made the suggestion last January, the reaction would be different. In recent times, though, the […] The post Mediaset: Milan competing with Spurs, Celtic, Rangers and Napoli for Robertson move appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon This summer, AC Milan will look to sell Pervis Estupinan, only 12 months after signing him from Premier League club Brighton and Hove Albion. It has not been a good move for Estupinan. In fact, it has not been a good move for Milan either. Both parties were hoping to move on from a long-term […] The post Schira: Milan ready to sell Estupinan after unsatisfactory performances – the situation appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon This weekend, AC Milan saw another disappointing result play out in front of them, seemingly with nothing to stop it from happening. After the frustrations from Naples, Milan had to return to San Siro and get three points. If nothing else, to help morale but also to re-establish some form of dominance in the race […] The post CorSport: Mental then physical – ‘psychiatrist’ Allegri must help Milan recover before calamity appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Join Oli, Anthony and ‪Bdair as they recap the disaster against Udinese, discuss the formation change and preview the must-win Verona match. This week’s topics include… ↳ Udinese run riot at San Siro ↳ Why the 4-3-3 failed ↳ Leao jeered: end of an era? ↳ Verona (A) preview Want more Milan content? Check out […] The post SempreMilan Podcast: Episode 409 – Be Careful What You Wish For appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon This weekend, AC Milan saw the Scudetto get even further away than it was already with a 3-0 defeat to Udinese. Inter, on the other hand, proved their title credentials. If there were even the slightest chance of Milan still being in the battle for the league title, they kissed those possibilities away in fantastic […] The post Chivu aims Scudetto dig to Milan and Napoli after Como dismantling: “Like my colleagues” appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Matteo Moretto has confirmed that AC Milan could listen to offers for Youssouf Fofana this summer, despite his importance. With the end of the season drawing ever closer, the first discussions about the summer transfer market have already begun. The Milan management are making their assessments ahead of the mercato, with several players from the […] The post Moretto: Midfielder ‘hasn’t adapted very well to Allegri’s Milan’ and could be sold – the situation appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri change formations for the game against Udinese, and the result provided a proof of something. The major news regarding the starting line-up was that Allegri chose to go with an attacking trio that consisted of Alexis Saelemaekers and Christian Pulisic either side of Rafael Leao. That meant Zachary Athekame came into […] The post Mazzara issues ‘public apology’ after calling for 4-3-3: “Allegri isn’t an idiot” appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher An appeal has been lodged against yet another move to block AC Milan fans travelling from Lombardy to an away game, this time against Verona. At present, Milan fans residing in Lombardy – the region that the Rossoneri call home – cannot buy tickets for nor attend the game against Hellas Verona on Saturday. The […] The post MN: Lombardy-based Milan fans set to be banned again vs. Verona – AIMC appeal ready appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher During AC Milan’s defeat to Udinese, there were moments on the field that showed a squad that is feeling the heat. La Gazzetta dello Sport write that on that awful Saturday at San Siro, Milan showed with some unusual moments of nervousness, which even Massimiliano Allegri displayed. These aren’t serious incidents – they happen often […] The post GdS: Saelemaekers, Maignan and Modric show frustration in Udinese loss – the reconstruction appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan have failed to score in four of their last seven games, with the attacking department failing to pull its weight. As Corriere dello Sport (via MilanPress) report this morning, Massimiliano Allegri’s side have been in an obvious attacking crisis for some time, culminating in the heavy defeat against Udinese on Saturday evening at […] The post CorSport: Seven goals less than expected – Milan’s attacking issues exposed by key metric appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Italian football is in the middle of an overhaul at the top, but it seems Inter’s most important figure will pick the new head of the Federation. After failing to qualify for a third straight World Cup, it was always a certainty that heads would have to roll. Gabriele Gravina is no longer the president, […] The post A president chosen by Marotta: Milan’s Galliani attempt fails with Malagò set for top FIGC job appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan’s defeat against Udinese has thrown Champions League qualification into further doubt, and Adrien Rabiot’s comments have caused alarm. As Calciomercato.com write, the Milan world has been shaken by this mini-crisis the team has entered with three defeats in their last four games (against Udinese, Napoli and Lazio), interspersed with a difficult and hard-fought […] The post CM: ‘We lost that’ – Milan’s work rate under scrutiny as Rabiot sounds worrying alarm appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Michele Criscitiello has claimed that Massimiliano Allegri is not convinced by the idea of continuing at AC Milan beyond this season. Milan’s season has taken a rather negative turn in the past couple of months. After having a 24-game unbeaten run snapped by a defeat to Parma at San Siro, a run of four defeats […] The post Criscitiello: Allegri ‘isn’t convinced he can continue’ at Milan – the reasons appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Rafael Leao’s adventure at AC Milan, which began in the summer of 2019, seems to have reached its final credits. That is according to Corriere della Sera (via MilanNews), who report that the rather loud jeers from the fans during Saturday’s match against Udinese hurt Leao and perhaps marked the definitive end of his love […] The post CorSera: Leao’s Milan spell at ‘end credits’ – price slashed as two destinations emerge appeared first on SempreMilan.