Chelsea’s hopes of signing AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan have been dashed after new Rossoneri manager Massimiliano Allegri confirmed the France international will stay at San Siro. Despite advanced talks between the clubs in June, the deal collapsed over a fee disagreement — and Allegri has now firmly ruled out any chance of a revived move this summer.
AC Milan have been dealt a significant blow with Mike Maignan set to miss their next match after sustaining another calf injury. The issue, which forced him off during the win against Bologna, adds to a worrying pattern for the Frenchman, who has now missed 54 games since joining the Rossoneri, raising questions over the club's summer transfer strategy.
Former Chelsea team-mates Fikayo Tomori and Ruben Loftus-Cheek have transformed their fortunes at AC Milan under Massimiliano Allegri. After being linked with exits, both are now considered key players and could be rewarded with new deals as the club looks to secure their long-term futures at San Siro beyond their current 2027 contracts.
AC Milan legend Demetrio Albertini has praised midfielder Luka Modric, saying he brings calmness to the team and is helping his team-mates perform at their best. Albertini also compared Modric to former Italian midfielder Andrea Pirlo, noting that both players reinvented themselves with age to meet the needs of their teams.
AC Milan will be without star forward Rafael Leao for their Coppa Italia clash with Lecce as he continues his recovery from a muscle injury. Coach Massimiliano Allegri has ruled him out of Tuesday's game but has now targeted this weekend's crucial Serie A fixture against Napoli for his potential return.
After a controversial exit from Marseille, Adrien Rabiot is thriving at AC Milan, crediting coach Max Allegri for quickly building a "top-notch" team. The France international discusses his seamless integration after being frozen out at his former club and looks ahead to crucial clashes with Napoli and his old side Juventus.
Antonio Conte’s Napoli have adapted seamlessly to Kevin De Bruyne’s arrival and Romelu Lukaku’s injury, with Fabio Capello praising the Italian tactician and his AC Milan counterpart Max Allegri. Napoli reshaped their attacking approach around the Belgian star, while Conte’s flexibility contrasts with Allegri’s composed style with Sunday’s Milan clash promises a tactical showdown and Serie A spectacle.
Former Italy star Antonio Cassano has hailed Juventus boss Igor Tudor as the “real phenomenon” of Serie A, insisting his work in Turin is more impressive than Massimiliano Allegri’s rise with AC Milan. The outspoken former striker argued Tudor’s ability to keep Juve unbeaten and competitive despite setbacks makes him stand out among Italy’s top coaches.
Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri insists that Portuguese forward Rafael Leao must learn to be ruthless. The former Juventus manager, who currently mentors the Rossoneri, was left frustrated after a 0-0 draw against the Bianconeri, where his team, along with Leao, missed numerous chances to secure a vital victory.