Mateta chase is over
Jean-Philippe Mateta will not be coming to Milan this summer. Matteo Moretto has confirmed the window has closed on that one. "Time is over," he said, killing off any remaining hope from the January links (1). You can cross that name off the striker shortlist.
Summer clear-out taking shape
Gazzetta dello Sport name five players who could be sold this summer, regardless of whether Milan make the Champions League. The headline names: Theo Hernandez and Tijjani Reijnders are on that list. Malick Thiaw is also mentioned (3). This is not trimming the fringes. These are core players.
De Rossi: Milan are still fearsome
Genoa boss Daniele De Rossi isn't buying the crisis talk. Ahead of the Serie A clash, he described Milan as "fearsome" and made it clear his team will take the match seriously (2) (5). He also vented frustration over scheduling uncertainty and confirmed Ruslan Malinovskyi is a major miss for them (4). Respect there, but no fear.
Fan reactions
The big talking point among fans isn't Mateta or De Rossi. It's Igli Tare. Reports that the sporting director is set to leave at season's end, with Gerry Cardinale already making the call, have dominated the subreddit. Supporters are also chewing over a reported list of Allegri replacements that includes Xavi and Xabi Alonso if Milan miss the Champions League. Join the discussion.