In the forward line, apart from Ganso, AC Milan also wants a substitute for Ibrahimovic. The suspension of Ibrahimovic and the injuries of Pato in several matches have brought great difficulties to the team. Galliani openly expressed his admiration for Hulk of Porto, but the chairman of Porto said: "AC Milan didn't even buy Sissoko back then (because he failed the medical examination due to 'dental problems'), we have never received any formal offer for Hulk from them. Hulk's breach of contract penalty is 100 million euros, they can't buy him even if they offer 99 million." The idea of introducing Hulk was temporarily put aside, but Bojinov, who will return to AC Milan after the end of the loan period, is another option. With the entry of American owners and Ranieri's dismissal, Bojinov's position in Roma has changed a lot compared to the beginning of the season. Returning to AC Milan is not a bad choice, but Bojinov needs to accept being a substitute.
The uncertainties in the mid-term are relatively large. Whether Ambrosini and Seedorf can renew their contracts, and whether Gattuso can stay in the team will directly affect AC Milan's transfer plan. Currently, the midfield players AC Milan has contacted mainly include Lazari of Cagliari, Lucho Gonzalez of Marseille, Parienza of Napoli, Boldrini of Sampdoria, Inler of Udinese, and Montolivo of Fiorentina.
Ganzo is the key acquisition designated by Berlusconi for the summer, and AC Milan is fully committed to bringing him in. They have already reached agreements with DIS Company, which owns 45% of Ganso's rights, and Ganso's family, who own 10% of his rights.
In terms of the goalkeeper position, AC Milan has already decided to exercise the preferential purchase right, paying a breach of contract penalty of 5.2 million euros to buy out Marchetti and sending Amelia back to Genoa.
An overview of AC Milan's recruitment targets and processes:
Taiwo's compatriot Mexes has been seen by Italian media as an AC Milan player. Neither Mexes himself nor AC Milan has denied anything. Thus, in the defense line, AC Milan has already formed a "double track". On the right-back position, there are Abate and Zambrotta; on the center-back position, there are Silva, Nesta, Mexes, and Yepes; on the left-back position, there are Taiwo and Antonini. This is already a Champions League-level configuration.
Of course, some media believe that the reason why Berlusconi did not mention Ganso is to leave a "loophole". If it is impossible to introduce Ganso, AC Milan plans to bring in Lucas or Lamela from Sao Paulo or River Plate respectively. These two players are also attacking midfielders and South American players. Among them, AC Milan holds the preferential purchase right for Lucas. Of course, AC Milan will spare no effort for Ganso. However, yesterday, Sao Paulo officially claimed again that "no formal offer has been received", which can be interpreted as urging AC Milan?
Mexes (Roma, Center Back)
Berlusconi once promised: "After AC Milan wins the championship, we will definitely introduce one or two superstars." After winning the championship last night, Berlusconi publicly stated: "We will introduce an excellent South American player." But this "X Mr." is too easy to guess. AC Milan's confidentiality work is a bit poor. Berlusconi almost mentioned Ganso's name.
Ganso (Santos, Offensive Midfielder)