AC Milan’s transfer window is not only about arrivals: the Rossoneri management is working on multiple fronts regarding player exits too, essential both to trim the squad and to sustain the financial effort behind the final incoming deals. Here is the full picture on the club’s main departures.
Nkunku to Newcastle: Talks in Advanced Stage
Christopher Nkunku is the hottest name on the outgoings front. The Frenchman, who arrived last summer but was never fully integrated into Ruben Amorim’s technical plans, is firmly on the transfer list with several clubs in pursuit. The most advanced talks involve Newcastle United, with the Magpies’ interest confirmed by authoritative sources across the Channel, including The Athletic. Beyond the Premier League, Porto and Aston Villa have also shown interest, while in Germany both RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund are monitoring the situation. The competition between clubs could prove invaluable for Milan at the negotiating table. As previously reported, Amorim’s stance on Nkunku has been clear since the start of pre-season.
Leão, Fofana and Tomori: Three Set to Leave
The chapter surrounding Rafael Leão remains a delicate one: the Portuguese winger is still on the list of players available for transfer. The club has not changed its stance — the Almada-born talent is on the market and any suitable offer will be carefully considered. The same applies to Youssouf Fofana and Fikayo Tomori, both of whom are being tracked with interest by Juventus. It is no coincidence that former Milan sporting director Frederic Massara, now at Juventus, is targeting precisely two profiles from his former club to bolster the Bianconeri’s defence and midfield.
Samuele Ricci: Milan Will Not Accept a Simple Loan
The situation surrounding Samuele Ricci is somewhat different. The Italian midfielder has attracted strong interest from Como, one of Serie A’s rising clubs, but Milan have set a clear condition: the player will only leave permanently or on a loan with an obligation to buy. No straight loans. A stance that reflects how the Rossoneri management views Ricci as a valued asset — not to be offloaded cheaply or on a temporary basis without firm guarantees about his future.
The Full Picture: A Squad to Complete
The ongoing departures are not a sign of weakness, but part of a deliberate squad-building strategy. Amorim’s Milan needs profiles that fit his system, and some figures inherited from the previous management no longer feature in his plans. Alongside the exits, the club’s leadership is working to bring at least one centre-back and an attacking midfielder to Milanello — the missing pieces to round off a roster the Portuguese coach can genuinely consider complete.
