Milan go official for Nwaneri: bid lands on Arsenal’s desk
The biggest story of the evening: Milan have submitted a formal offer for Ethan Nwaneri, Arsenal’s young attacking midfielder. The proposal was delivered directly to the London club’s management, but received a cold reception. Milan had structured their bid as a loan deal with an option to buy set at around €40 million — terms and figures that the Gunners quickly dismissed. Arsenal place a considerably higher value on their prized youngster and have no intention of letting him leave on unfavourable terms.
Nwaneri, born in 2007, is widely regarded as one of the most exciting talents in the Premier League. Developed through Arsenal’s academy, he has already shown remarkable composure at senior level and fits precisely the profile of creative, technically gifted midfielder that Amorim flagged as a top priority in his discussions with Cardinale. Reaching an agreement with Arsenal, however, looks set to be a difficult task.
Bruno Fernandes lurking: a potential swap involving Nkunku
With the Nwaneri route proving tricky, other names remain on the table for the creative midfield role. The most intriguing option leads to Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United: the Portuguese captain has been linked with Milan in recent weeks, and the scenario becomes even more interesting given that United themselves appear interested in Nkunku. A potential combined operation between Milan and Manchester United cannot be ruled out, though it remains speculative at this stage.
On the defensive front, Süle — who had previously been linked with the Rossoneri as a centre-back option — appears to have gone cold: there are currently no concrete signs of an active Milan interest in the German international.
Racing against the clock: 15 days to do what two months didn’t deliver
The broader picture is that of a Milan squad in serious need of reinforcement and short on time. With the summer transfer window closing fast, the club’s management must complete at least three or four signings — a centre-back, a wide player and an attacking midfielder — after a window that has struggled to gain momentum. Departures must come first: Tomori, Fofana, Nkunku, Adli and Santiago Giménez (the latter attracting interest from Porto) are the most likely exits, alongside profiles like Terracciano and Bondo.
The feeling, tracking how events are unfolding, is that the coming days could bring significant movement in both directions. Amorim has made his message to the board unmistakably clear: reinforcements are needed, and they are needed now. As previously reported, Milan’s transfer window has so far fallen short of expectations, but the determination to close the session with meaningful additions is very much there.
