Milan’s objectives for this summer’s transfer market ahead of next season are finally coming into focus. The disappointment of the impasse with Monza only serves to reinforce the existing scenario. To stay in the Milan saddle, Stefano Pioli must comfortably qualify for the Champions League. “The advantage over fifth place is 7 points, but even if Juve is two steps above the Devil, they’re not comfortable. It entails that a glance over one’s shoulder is necessary. All the more now when we are facing Atalanta, an opportunity to strengthen our position,” as reported by Milan News 24.
The team must simultaneously set its focus on the Europa League, an objective that needs to be hit despite the coach himself outlining the constraints, giving the favourite role to other teams.
This happened before the 3-0 triumph over Rennes, a victory that epitomises how much the group wants – and can – bring home a trophy never won in Milan’s history.
While it’s too early to outline the structure of the squad that will form next season, some potential objectives have been suggested in La Gazzetta dello Sport today against the backdrop of some players at risk such as Giroud, Jovic, Kjaer and the three big ones; Maignan, Hernandez and Leao. Solid market offers could shuffle the numbers and calculations.
Looking forward to the 2024-25 season, the newspaper outlines five players we could see wearing the red and black jersey.
Sesko, a 20-year-old Slovenian forward from Lipsia who has been on the rise since February, could cost €40 million. Gimenez, a 22-year-old striker from Feyenoord has already netted 19 goals in Eredivisie, despite a recent dip in form. David, a 24-year-old French striker from Lilla, has already scored 11 goals in Ligue 1, including a hat-trick against Le Havre on Saturday.
Lacroix, a 23-year-old French defender from Wolfsburg, whose contract will expire in the summer of 2025 is also on the list. The final name mentioned is Adarabloyo, a 26-year-old central defender from Fulham, who will be out of contract in June.
These are all speculations and rumours ahead of the upcoming transfer market but remain exciting prospects nonetheless!