According to Italian reporter Pietro Balzano Prota, AC Milan are planning a transfer spree this summer should they realise their dreams of Champions League qualification. Reports say the Rossoneri are targeting a striker, winger, and defender. These are positions of need, so these AC Milan transfers will have to be right.
AC Milan Transfers in the Summer
Striker and Winger
Pietro Balzano Prota tweeted that one of Milan’s main targets is Fiorentina man Dušan Vlahović. The Serbian striker has appeared in 27 domestic matches, scoring 12 goals and assisting two. This comes in a side struggling to get anything going moving forward. He’s only 21-years-old, fitting perfectly in Milan’s timeline of young players. Having Vlahović and Rafael Leão as striker options is nice for the future, but Milan will need a veteran presence as well. All eyes will be on Zlatan Ibrahimović to see if he extends his contract.
The right-wing is the other position being looked at. Current options include Alexis Saelemaekers and Samu Castillejo. Saelemakers is a solid option as he’s consistent, but with that being said he’s consistent at being slightly above-average. Castillejo’s time in Milan is running out. Simply put, his outings tend to produce nothing.
Lille’s Jonathan Ikone is potentially an option. He’s a speedster who will excel with any hold-up striker on his side. Ikone will also fit in excellently with a playmaker such as Hakan Calhanoglu.
AC Milan Already Have Their Defender of the Future
Prota mentioned that the transfer for the defence is Fikayo Tomori. This comes as no surprise. He’s been excelling in filling in for captain Alessio Romagnoli. Tomori is built for Serie A – he’s both physical and extremely intelligent. His position is sublime, but he can also out-duel nearly any striker as well as use his athleticism to hold wingers at bay.
The option to buy for Milan sits at €28 million. There is absolutely no reason why the Rossoneri say no to this. That price is a steal, especially for one like Tomori who regularly outplays the rest of the defence.
Tomori is also just 23-years-old. He fits in Milan’s timeline and is ahead of schedule in terms of development compared to many other centre-backs. It may seem crazy, but Tomori looks to be better than Romagnoli. With Simon Kjaer continuing to play well, perhaps Milan’s captain has lost his place in the starting 11. Sure, that sounds dreadful, but Tomori is that good already.
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