Milan market: two essential conditions (both difficult). Case
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Why this matters
The sale of Rafael Leão is crucial for Milan, as it will allow the club to gather the necessary funds to reinforce the trequartista position, an area that needs new talent. The failure of negotiations with Karetsas and the difficulty in finding an affordable replacement further complicate the situation. Milan's performance in the upcoming Serie A season could be affected if they fail to resolve this issue quickly.
Main conclusions
- Milan market: two essential conditions (both difficult). Case.
- Milan fail Karetsas and put the sale of Rafael Leão as a condition to sign a new trequartista.
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Milan's plan to reinforce its trequartista position has reached a crossroads with two conditions considered essential — and both of which are complex to execute. The first involves the sale of Rafael Leão. Without this fit, the Rossoneri management will have no room to attack the target chosen for the '10' spot. The second, inevitably linked to the first, is finding a substitute with an immediate impact in a market where prices are skyrocketing.
The dossier became even more sensitive after the Karetsas opportunity “fled”: the young Genk talent will sign for Borussia Dortmund until 2031, in a deal valued at 33 million euros (with easy-to-reach bonuses included) and a percentage of future added value for the Belgian club. With this route closed, Milan needs to reorient its market map.
In this context, a meeting took place in Milan between Rossoneri officials and Fenerbahçe officials, who were deliberately sent to discuss Rafael Leão. The meeting did not unlock anything and only highlighted a considerable distance between the parties: Milan is asking for around 60 million euros and the transfer on a permanent basis; Fenerbahçe countered with 40 million and the inclusion of a loan period. To complicate matters, the player himself, for now, is not convinced about the move to Turkey. Without agreement or convergence, the impasse continues.
Only with Leão's departure will Milan gather liquidity to invest in the new trequartista. Among the ventilated profiles a fresh idea emerges: Matías Soulé, currently at Roma, was proposed to the Rossoneri, but the costs are high. Savinho (Manchester City), Amad Diallo (Manchester United) and Can Uzun (Eintracht Frankfurt) appear on the same shelf of expensive operations. At theoretically more accessible levels are Brahim Díaz and Franco Mastantuono, both from Real Madrid.
There is also a possible return of fire around Kerim Alajbegovic, a player well-regarded internally and considered a “pupil” of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, today an influential figure in the Milanese structure.
For now, the scenario is clear: without a major sale — and the name is Rafael Leão — Milan will have difficulty in signing their new game organizer. The window is long, but the financial demands and competitive context of the summer market make each step more delicate. While the Leão dossier is not resolved, the list of candidates for the '10' is on stand-by, with alternatives being evaluated in detail in an equation in which price, profile and viability are watchwords in Via Aldo Rossi.
What happens next
With negotiations with Fenerbahçe at a standstill, Milan are expected to explore other options in the transfer market. Players like Brahim Díaz and Franco Mastantuono emerge as more viable alternatives, but the club still needs to decide on Leão's future. The pressure increases as the summer progresses and the transfer market intensifies.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the player highlighted in the article?
The featured player is Rafael Leão.
Where does Karetsas come from?
Karetsas comes from Genk.
Why are Milan considering selling Rafael Leão?
Milan needs the sale of Rafael Leão to have the liquidity to invest in a new trequartista.
What is the current status of Rafael Leão's transfer to Fenerbahçe?
Milan asks for around 60 million euros and a permanent transfer, while Fenerbahçe offers 40 million with a loan, but there was no agreement.
When is Rafael Leão's situation expected to be resolved?
The situation remains at an impasse, with no specific date for resolution.