AC Milan are stepping up their efforts to secure a long-term successor for Luka Modric, with Stuttgart standout Angelo Stiller emerging as a primary target. The Rossoneri are keen to bolster their midfield engine room and view the German international as the ideal profile to lead their next generation.
AC Milan are rapidly closing in on the appointment of Markus Krosche as their new head of football in a deal requiring a €4 million compensation fee. The German executive plans to completely overhaul the club's sporting structure alongside his trusted collaborator Timmo Hardung.
AC Milan owner Gerry Cardinale has boldly declared he will never sell the club after launching a new holding company designed to drastically boost their transfer budget. The American investor wants to provide the financial firepower necessary to compete with Premier League giants for elite global talent.
AC Milan are reportedly monitoring Virgil van Dijk's situation at Liverpool as the veteran defender nears the end of his current contract. The Netherlands international could become one of the most high-profile free agents on the market if he fails to agree on an extension with the Premier League side.
Fulham are leading the race to sign Real Betis winger Rodrigo Riquelme ahead of the January transfer window as multiple European clubs track the Spaniard. The Liga outfit have placed a €20 million minimum valuation on the 26-year-old attacker after his strong start to the campaign in Seville.
