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Sep262019 by JBNo Comments

AC Milan snubbed Tammy Abraham this summer because they thought he wasn’t good enough

AC Milan reportedly turned down the opportunity to sign Chelsea star Tammy Abraham this summer window, thinking he was not up to the level required. The Blues hitman spent last campaign out on loan with Aston Villa, netting an incredible 26 goals for the Championship team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But it was not enough to convince the San Siro chiefs to take a gamble on the English player for this term. According to Tuttomercato, his lack of top-flight experience meant AC Milan were unwilling to make a move as the 21-year-old only has one full Premier League season under his belt. He bagged five Prem goals for Swansea in the 2017/18 season as the club suffered relegation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With Chels...

Aug202019 by JBNo Comments

Torreira’s agent explains how close Arsenal star came to joining AC Milan this summer

Premier League

Lucas Torreira’s agent has revealed there was a ‘possibility’ the Uruguay midfielder could have joined AC Milan this summer window, but admits Arsenal had ‘no intention’ of letting him leave the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Back in June, Torreira confessed he was struggling to adapt to life in London and preferred his time in Genoa while playing for Sampdoria, fueling rumours of a return to Serie A. Marco Giampaolo, who took over the reins at AC Milan this summer, subsequently identified Torreira as one of his key targets ahead of the 2019/20 season. The pair worked together at Sampdoria and still have a close relationship to this very day. However, Milan’s advances for Torreira were swiftly turned down, with Arsenal determined to keep hold of...

Jul272019 by JBNo Comments

Oscar confirms talks with Milan clubs as former Chelsea star eyes return to Europe

Seria A, Transfer Info

Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar confirms he has spoken to "two Milan clubs" as he attempts to make a move to Serie A. The Brazil international joined Shanghai SIPG as the record signing for an Asian side in 2017. He won the Chinese Super League last season as well as the 2019 Super Cup. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 27-year-old Brazilian now seems interested in returning to Europe and is taken with the idea of playing in Italy's Seria A. When asked if he knew of any interested clubs, he told passioneinter.com: "Yes, I've spoken to two Milan clubs in these [last few] weeks. "I can't go into details, but, yes, one thing I can say: I want to play in Italy." Oscar won two Premier League titles, the EFL Cup and the Europa League during a five...

Jun242019 by JBNo Comments

Lucas Torreira tells Arsenal he wants to leave after AC Milan first offer

Premier League

Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira has told the club he wants to leave after the gunners received an opening offer from AC Milan, according to reports in Italy. AC Milan have reportedly made a two-year loan offer for the Uruguay international worth up to €8 million (£7m) and includes a €38m right-to-buy option to be paid in a single installment. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal, who have given Unai Emery just £40m to spend on new signings this summer window, are understood to be open to selling the Uruguayan, who was a £26.5m arrival from Sampdoria last season. According to Sportitalia, Torreira has told Arsenal’s hierarchy that he is unhappy with life in England and wants to return to Serie A with AC Milan. Torreira is one of AC Milan’s maj...

Jun162019 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal will refuse to sell Lucas Torreira this summer

Premier League

Arsenal will refuse to sell star midfielder Lucas Torreira this summer window amid interest from Serie A side AC Milan, according to reports. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 23-year-old has been linked with a return to Italy just a season after he signed for the Gunners from Sampdoria for £26million. Former Sampdoria manager Marco Giampaolo is set to succeed Gennaro Gattuso at the San Siro, with the 51-year-old believed to be keen on signing the Uruguayan international. But according to Sky Sport news, the North Londoners will not allow the midfielder to depart the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The reports claim that Milan are now eyeing up other possible options, with Sassuolo's Stefano Sensi being considered ...

May62019 by JBNo Comments

Bakayoko tells Gattuso to f*ck off after refusing to come off the bench

Seria A

Tiemoue Bakayoko was spotted telling AC Milan manager Gennaro Gattuso to "f*ck off" as he took too long to come off the bench in Monday's game with Bologna. The midfielder, on loan at Milan from Chelsea, was dropped to the bench for the Serie A match at San Siro but was called to replace Lucas Biglia, who went off in the first half. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When the coach went to ask the Frenchman replace him, Bakayoko did not seem to be ready. The 41-year-old had a discussion with Bakayoko, which ended with the latter telling the ex-Milan star to "f*ck off". Gattuso then went on to speak with Jose Mauri, who made his way to the field to replace Biglia instead. Bakayoko was reportedly left out of the starting lineup because he had turned up an...

Jan172019 by JBNo Comments

BREAKING: Chelsea agree Gonzalo Higuain deal with Juventus

Premier League, Seria A, Transfer Info

Chelsea have agreed a deal with Juventus to sign Gonzalo Higuain on loan until the end of the campaign, according to Sky in Italy. It is understood the loan could then be extended for another 12 months subject to some conditions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Higuain has been on loan at AC Milan from Juventus since the start of the campaign, with an option to buy at the end of the term. Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is understood to be interested in bringing Gonzalo Higuain to Stamford Bridge , despite concerns from the club's board. According to Sky Sports, Chelsea's chief-executive Marina Granovskaia is not convinced Higuain is the answer to the club's striker problems. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Higuain ca...

Jan92019 by JBNo Comments

Gonzalo Higuain to join Chelsea after accepting offer

Premier League, Seria A, Transfer Info

Chelsea are on the verge of signing AC Milan on-loan striker Gonzalo Higuain, according to reports in Spain. Maurizio Sarri is desperate to bolster his attacking options in the January window and the Argentina international is one of his major targets this month. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Higuain performed well under Sarri’s guidance at Napoli and broke the Serie A League record with 37 goals in the 2015/16 campaign. According to Marca, the duo will now be reunited once again as Gonzalo Higuain has ‘said yes’ to Chelsea’s offer. The report also claims that the deal could now be completed ‘in the coming hours’ as Chelsea are willing to pay Higuain’s salary, as well as a possible £36m transfer fee to make the move permanent in the summer. Higu...

Dec292018 by JBNo Comments

AC Milan: No Gonzalo Higuain offer from Chelsea

Premier League, Seria A, Transfer Info

Chelsea have not made a bid for Gonzalo Higuain ahead of the January window, says AC Milan's sporting director Leonardo. The 31-year-old who has scored just five Serie A goals this campaign, is wanted by Chelsea as part of a swap deal for Alvaro Morata, according to Sky in Italy. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It is understood Maurizio Sarri has huge admiration for Higuain, who he worked with at Napoli and was interested in bringing to Stamford Bridge in the summer. Higuain is currently on a season-long loan at the San Siro from Juventus after AC Milan agreed a £16m fee with a further £32m due if they wish to sign the player permanently at the end of the season. The money spent on the loan deal means that any club wishing to sign Higuain in January...

Dec242018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea agree swap deal for Higuain with Alvaro Morata to join AC Milan

Transfer Info, Premier League

Chelsea and AC Milan have reportedly reached an agreement to swap Alvaro Morata for Gonzalo Higuain dur the January transfer window. Both strikers have endured underwhelming seasons, with Morata not even making the Chelsea squad for the last three Premier League games while Higuain has not scored since October. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But according to Sport Mediaset, the two teams are working on the final details of an exchange which is now described as inevitable, with just the nature of the swap still yet to be decided. Technically, Higuain is still on loan at San Siro from Juventus, so the Italian champions must give their approval to the transfer, but club bosses believe upcoming matches against Frosinone and SPAL will be his final, goodbye ...