In the most erratic transfer window ever, there were still some signings that were widely accepted within the AC Milan club environment. With a certain degree of confidence, these can be identified in the midfield area.
The rest of the incoming moves instead generated doubts and criticism. Concerns were raised from many sides, both insiders and outsiders, who agreed in labeling AC Milan’s transfer window as incomplete.
Today we already covered the cases of Zachary Athekame and David Odogu, while other points of discussion emerge when looking at how the attack was built: declared targets that never arrived, players signed and then dropped, ending with a surprise purchase who was not a true center-forward.
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In July, Igli Tare openly stated that he wanted a player in the mold of Giroud. The market was just getting underway, and shortly after the sporting director mentioned names such as Dusan Vlahovic, Rasmus Hojlund, and the unexpected Victor Boniface. Later, the club discussed the option of bringing in Hojlund but could not agree on the formula. At the same time, Juve’s Serbian No. 9 never seriously entertained the idea of leaving.
That led Milan to look elsewhere, and Victor Boniface suddenly came into the picture. Within hours the clubs had an agreement, suggesting that the medicals, more than usual, would be decisive. Yet after 48 to 72 hours of embarrassing waiting, the Nigerian striker went back to Germany.
Soon after, the AC Milan club management turned to Conrad Harder of Sporting. A different profile in both age and tactics, also with the idea of making a significant investment, 27 million in total. Was it done? In the end, no. The young Dane would not wear the Rossoneri shirt either.
And in the end?
Christopher Nkunku appeared on the Rossoneri radar. An attacking player but not a center-forward, signed in a rapid blitz. It looked like a luxury addition while waiting for a real No. 9. Nobody could have imagined the embarrassing back-and-forth between Artem Dovbyk and Santiago Gimenez, as relayed via Milan Press.
What did Christopher Nkunku say?
“My playing style is very technical. I like playing with my teammates and linking play. I play in an attacking position and try to create assists or score goals for the team. I always think in terms of the team. I like to fight for it and give everything so we can all play at our best together,” he said in a recent interview with Milan TV.
On sharing the locker room with Luka Modric and Rafael Leao, Nkunku commented:
“It’s great. We know the club’s ambitions. Winning is why such great players come here. I’ve already played against Luka, but not with Rafael Leao. I’m very happy to play alongside them. I hope to get along well on the field for the team’s benefit.”
During the director Igli Tare’s interview at Via del Mare, the Mexican striker was unexpectedly pushed toward the exit, despite never expressing a wish to leave Milan. To general disbelief, the club tried to build a baffling swap deal on multiple fronts: first, Roma’s Ukrainian striker is four years older than Santi and with a weaker international résumé. Numerically too, the swap would have brought no benefit at all.
This is why, among the many doubts left by this summer window, at the top of the list of moves that make little sense is the striker carousel. A natural question arises: if everyone, journalists, fans, and observers, can see the confusion in these choices, how is it possible that at Casa Milan they lacked the clarity to recognize the chaos, pause for a moment, and set up an effective attacking strategy over two and a half months?
But besides the attack, there is still much work to do for AC Milan:
There is plenty of work ahead because several issues need to be resolved. The first concerns captain Mike Maignan. His contract expires in 2026. Last December, he was very close to signing an extension, but the club broke off talks and everything collapsed.
This summer, the French goalkeeper came close to leaving, but with the Italian coach Max Allegri’s push he stayed, wearing the captain’s armband. Now the plan is to reopen talks for a new deal. Negotiations will not be easy given the recent history, so the club must be ready to make the effort required to avoid losing the 1996-born keeper for free.
There are three other players expiring in 2026, but their situations differ from Mike Maignan’s. Luka Modric and Pietro Terracciano have options in their contracts for renewal, while Yacine Adli is expected to leave and will not extend.
The club will then move to players expiring in 2027, with the same idea of not waiting until the final 12 months to decide their future. Here too there is a delicate case: Christian Pulisic.
The agreement between the parties was close, but in this case the player held back briefly to assess the club’s situation. Talks will now resume. He seems reassured, he feels comfortable, and the club has an option to extend until 2028, with the possibility of going further.
Another decision will concern Alexis Saelemaekers. After two loan spells, the Belgian stayed because head coach Massimiliano Allegri likes him, and he has already become a key piece. Early contacts with his entourage have taken place, and here too the likelihood of reaching an agreement seems high.
Also expiring in the summer of 2027 are Fikayo Tomori and Ruben Loftus-Cheek. The two ex Chelsea players are central to Massimiliano Allegri's technical project. First contacts have already been made, and for both, the chance of renewal is reportedly strong at the moment. There is much work to do to avoid unpleasant situations, and the coming weeks will certainly be crucial.
