AC Milan are experiencing a new cycle. Gerry Cardinale's management since the day after the defeat at San Siro against Cagliari in May tells us exactly that. A summer of profound changes both at Milanello and Casa Milan has brought Ruben Amorim to the Rossoneri bench and maintained him in a position of strength, backed by a confidence from the American manager that seems unwavering. And that is understandable, given that the results of the Portuguese coach, despite poor performances in Europe, are bearing fruit in Italy. Following the summer signings, particularly that of Gonçalo Ramos, the strengthening campaign will have to continue, and it could once again have a Portuguese flavour.
A "Portuguese revolution" at Milan?
Looking ahead to January, the month when the transfer window will reopen for the winter transfer window, AC Milan may want to continue their Portuguese revolution, which began with the arrival of Amorim and Ramos in the summer. At least three or four signings will be needed by the Rossoneri club, and among them, one seemingly certain target is Gonçalo Inacio, the defender born in 2001 whom Milan's coach launched and developed during their time together at Sporting, where he is now captain. Milan had already come very close to signing the player in the summer, but the deal fell through because they could not find a replacement in Lisbon. His contract runs until 2030 and includes a €60 million release clause, which Casa Milan is unlikely to pay. What seems certain is that, although they are willing to renegotiate the price downwards, Portugal will not ask for less than €40 million. Will Cardinale go all in, as he did for other players in the summer, or will he try to secure a further discount?
Milan, is Bruno Fernandes an idea?
The signings from Portugal may not end with Gonçalo Inacio. In recent hours, 'The Athletic' have reported that Bruno Fernandes has rejected Manchester United's contract renewal offer for the second time. Fernandes is the captain of the Red Devils. The contract between last season's best Premier League player and the Red Devils expires in 2027, although there is an option to extend it for another year, despite this currently appearing to be an unlikely possibility. There are no concrete indications of Milan's interest, apart from the rumours that circulated last summer. Milan could be interested in pursuing Bruno if he were to become available on a free transfer at the end of the season, or even at a bargain price in January, as relayed via Milan News. Again, there are no specific reports suggesting this, but it is certainly a situation that Milan and several other European clubs are monitoring closely, especially considering Manchester United's disastrous situation at the moment.
