The Milanello Summit Relaunches Milan’s Transfer Window
August 13, 2026 could turn out to be a pivotal date in Milan’s transfer window. In the early afternoon, Jerry Cardinale landed at Milanello by helicopter to chair an operational summit with head coach Ruben Amorim and the club’s full management team — including Almstadt, Calvelli, Lomonte and other senior figures. The meeting was designed to unblock a summer window that, until now, had delivered only the arrivals of Gonzalo Ramos and Mario Gila.
From the meeting came a clear and concrete list of players available for sale — a set of names that Amorim presented to ownership as surplus to requirements, as part of a broad squad overhaul. Three names stand out, one for each area of the pitch.
Tomori: Milan Want to Sell, But He’s Pushing Back
Fikayo Tomori is one of the names on the list. The English centre-back, who enjoyed several important seasons at the club, no longer fits into Amorim’s plans, and Milan have every reason to sell him now — before his contract, which expires on June 30, 2027, makes him a potential free agent in twelve months’ time. The estimated fee is between €10 and €15 million.
However, the former Chelsea defender does not appear ready to accept this quietly. Reports suggest that Tomori is actively resisting a move and has been reluctant to engage with offers from other clubs. It is an understandable position for the player to take, but one that Milan will need to handle carefully if they want to turn this situation into a concrete sale.
Fofana: Premier League and La Liga on the Table
In midfield, the player heading for the exit is Youssouf Fofana. The French midfielder, who arrived from Monaco in the summer of 2024, has also been placed on the list. His agents have been informed of the club’s position and are already working to find a new destination. The most concrete options point towards the Premier League — with Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest among the interested parties — and La Liga. Nottingham Forest, in particular, have an established working relationship with Milan, having completed deals together in the past.
As already covered in a previous Casa Milan article, Fofana and Tomori had already been flagged as likely departures — and today that possibility has hardened into a clear plan.
Other Outgoings: Odogwu, Cissé and Atekame
Rounding out the list of departures are several fringe players: Odogwu is expected to leave on loan, while Atekame and Cissé are likely to follow a similar path. These are moves that were widely anticipated, but they will nonetheless free up squad space and reduce the wage bill ahead of the new season.
What About Santiago Giménez?
The situation surrounding Santiago Giménez also looms large. The Mexican striker, as reported in recent days, is a target for Porto, with talks ongoing. Should Milan sell the former Feyenoord forward as well, finding a quality replacement becomes absolutely essential — relying solely on Ramos, Camarda and a handful of youngsters would not be enough to sustain a competitive campaign across Serie A, Coppa Italia and European competition.
Time to Act: The Window Is Closing Fast
The message from today’s summit is unambiguous: Milan need to move, and they need to move quickly. The summer window closes at the end of August and there is still significant work to be done, both in terms of arrivals and departures. Three or four well-targeted signings, combined with the necessary sales, could transform an incomplete squad into a genuinely competitive group. The will is there, the strategy is in place — now it is time to deliver.
