With Paolo Maldini reportedly agreeing his new contract, Milan can finally get to work on the transfer market for Charles De Ketelaere, Francesco Acerbi and Marco Asensio, while Lorenzo Colombo heads to Lecce.
The Rossoneri were hamstrung until now by the uncertainty behind the scenes, with directors Maldini and Frederic Massara out of contract on June 30.
It’s reported they have finally worked out the terms and above all the way decision-making powers will be split within the club, so they can at last start to get things moving.
Sven Botman is having his Newcastle United medical today, so Milan can go all-in for Lazio defender Acerbi, but Sport Mediaset note the Aquile want €5m to sell.
Inter now appear to have pulled out of the race, making the situation easier.
Where bigger funds are required is for the attacking midfield roles, specifically Asensio and De Ketelaere.
Asensio’s contract with Real Madrid expires in June 2023 and he could be available for circa €25m, but wants an improvement on his current salary of €5.5m per season, according to Radio Rossonera.
As for De Ketelaere, there is competition from Leeds United, but that cannot compare with the possibility of Champions League football and playing at San Siro.
The reason Milan dropped Botman was because the club hierarchy felt more resources were needed for the forward roles rather than defence, where Pierre Kalulu and Fikayo Tomori were just starting to form a strong partnership.
Club Brugge want €35-40m for De Ketelaere and his salary would be lower at €3m.
As for the exits, Italy Under-21 striker Colombo has agreed a move to newly-promoted Lecce, on loan with option to buy.
Milan will also retain a counter-option to bring him back to base.