Milan are reportedly considering a move for Cagliari goalkeeper Simone Scuffet after current back-up goalkeeper Marco Sportiello suffered a freak injury to his hand during the team’s pre-season tour of the United States.
Sportiello, who joined the Rossoneri from Atalanta last summer, suffered a serious cut to his hand in a freak accident at the team’s hotel, and is now expected to miss several months of action.
According to updates from Calciomercato.com, the 32-year-old is set to be sidelined for a minimum of two months.
As a result, he was forced to sit out of Milan’s pre-season friendly against Manchester City on Saturday, with 19-year-old Luca Torriani called in to replace him.
Current no.1 Mike Maignan is still on holiday after his involvement in France’s run to the semi-final at EURO 2024 and is expected to rejoin the group on August 2 after his teammates have returned from their stateside trip.
Milan talks with Cagliari for Scuffet
Temporarily without a senior goalkeeper, and possibly in need of a new understudy heading into the Serie A season, Milan are reportedly interested in former Udinese ‘keeper Scuffet.
In fact, the Rossoneri have already been in touch with Cagliari to discuss a possible transfer, and the player himself has already given his approval to the suggestion.
If Milan are to strike a deal with Cagliari, then the Isolani will likely turn to Udinese to discuss a transfer for Marco Silvestri.
#Milan, Sportiello ko per due mesi: contatti per Scuffet https://t.co/DFgtrRfVsl
— calciomercato.com (@cmdotcom) July 29, 2024
Wait a sec here, Milan is trying to sign an Italian player?? Really?? I had to read the article twice to make sure.
They desperately need more Italian and ex-academy players in their squad. If a new goal keeper is needed then it literally has to be an Italian player.
i think Milan think simone scuffet is french thats why they want to sign him when they find out hes Italian they wont sign him
A back up goalie who isn’t going to play I guess that’s Italian player do