The first arrivals, the assessment phase, and a summer transfer window that is set to take a clear direction. AC Milan have begun work at Milanello, preparing for the 2026/27 season while also keeping a close eye on a transfer window that has already delivered two major signings – Gonçalo Ramos and Mario Gila for a combined fee of more than €100 million. However, the club intend to continue strengthening the squad as they prepare to compete with determination in Serie A, the Europa League, and the Coppa Italia.
Departures will now be just as important. The player marked as the club's most likely sale remains Rafael Leão. Indeed, Milan's transfer strategy will largely depend on what happens with the Rossoneri's number 10.
Leao and Chelsea - The latest
According to Fabrizio Romano on his Italian YouTube channel, Leão's future appears to lie away from Milan. In recent hours, there has been speculation linking him with Chelsea. However, the Premier League club are not currently pursuing the deal, as their full focus is on signing Morgan Rogers to strengthen their attack.
Leão is available for transfer, but at present there are still no concrete or genuine offers. There has been some tentative interest from Saudi Arabia, while clubs in Turkey have submitted written contract proposals to the Portuguese forward's representatives. However, the player's preferred destinations remain the Premier League and La Liga.
Leão is waiting for developments, while Milan are prepared to revisit the possibility of his departure in order to reinvigorate their transfer campaign and follow Ruben Amorim's plans. Selling Leão has become a key prerequisite for the club's incoming business in the coming weeks.
Amorim's request:
Ruben Amorim's demands have been clear from the outset and remain unchanged. As Fabrizio Romano reports, the Portuguese coach wants at least one attacking midfielder capable of providing pace, creativity, and technical quality behind the striker.
In every discussion and meeting with Milan's sporting leadership, Amorim has reiterated that the squad needs an inventive, energetic player who can operate behind the centre-forward and bring flair to the attacking unit. Any further signings, however, are also dependent on Rafael Leão's departure.
Source: CalcioMercato
