Milanello Corner

AC Milan started off their new season with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Torino, in a game that filled with many positives along with some negatives which is still common considering its just the first fixture of Italian Serie A. It was definitely an interesting match in the end, though that tie can easily turn into a comfortable rout for Rossoneri, but it seems that their lack of fitness level along with that classic mental issues somewhat troubled them near the end. Now lets try to divide the positive along with negative aspect that can be seen from Milan's Serie A opener.

Rumors about uncertain situation regarding AC Milan transfer situation due to current potential take over deal which is still stalling apparently doesn't give too much concern for Rossoneri head coach, Vincenzo Montella . Speaking to the media right after their friendly defeat against Liverpool, Montella stated that he won't be forced to think about speculative situation as he is focusing on working with what he got for now. Nevertheless, the tactician remain optimistic with everything as he is in direct contact with the club and already have clear ideas of what he wants.

Here is another weekend transfer rumors round up for AC Milan and notably Milanisti out there, nothing official as just yet but there's some slight updates both in the potential departures report along with arrivals. This names are the ones who were strongly reported by the media this past days, so there might be other possibilities in the coming weeks. 

The weekend rumors ratter regarding AC Milan started off with Carlos Bacca story as latest report from Italy suggesting that Napoli are now keen on the Colombian striker following strong rumors claiming Gonzalo Higuain is heading to Juventus. Partenopei reportedly have made a 20 million Euro offer plus a player, Omar El Kaddouri for Bacca, but Milan have turned it down as Rossoneri want 30 million Euro or nothing at all. As for the former Sevilla marksman himself, it seems like he won't mind going to Naples as they do offer Champions League football unlike West Ham.

In an interesting slight twist, AC Milan squad are heading to their US preseason tour without Carlos Bacca and also Mattia De Sciglio. Notably the bigger news would be regarding Bacca's omission from that called up squad for the states as he has been strongly linked with a potential departure this summer. As for De Sciglio, the player himself is still enjoying his extended holiday following Italy's deep run in Euro 2016 and won't be arriving at Milanello until July 28. From those reasoning, it's very safe for anyone to slightly thinking that the decision to leave out the Colombian international is related with Milan's transfer market.

Several interesting reports regarding AC Milan 's transfer being shared by Italian media, from West Ham United's return in their attempt to sign Carlos Bacca along with Rossoneri's quest in prizing up Juan Cuadrado. Talking about Bacca who has just returned to Milanello and was also named for Milan's preseason tour, an interesting update arrived when West Ham via the club's owner son, David Sullivan confirmed that they are waiting for the striker's answer in the next 48 hours.

A concerning news arrived from AC Milan camp as their new signing, Gianluca Lapadula might not be available for the Rossoneri's upcoming US Tour 2016 as his injury apparently quite serious. Reports from Italian media stating that the former Pescara star picked up an ankle injury and has been working separately from the first team in an attempt to recover from his problems. However, apparently the attacker will be needing more time to recover with prediction claiming he might be available for training with the full squad on August 5, which is right after Milan's final game in the USA. 

There are still not many new things that the media come up with AC Milan 's transfer report especially with previous news stating that everything is under stand-by until the preliminary agreement has finally been signed. That situation received another slight delay, due to the latest changes in the negotiation as potential Milan buyer (Chinese consortium) reportedly keen on completing the 100% take over this month. Despite this new talks, all Italian press believes everything will eventually be done later this month.

A disappointing news arrived from AC Milan camp as during their early stage of preseason, Rossoneri have to lose their young midfielder, Jose Mauri, who picked up an injury on their latest friendly fixture against Bordeaux. Mauri who came on the second half on that weekend match picked up thigh injury which was confirmed by Milan's official site, "The player Jose Mauri suffered a posterior thigh injury to his left leg during the friendly match against Bordeaux", Rossoneri stated in an official statement.

Still in the early days of preseason training, AC Milan new head coach, Vincenzo Montella is setting up a serious work as he is expecting to implement a working method and playing style for the Rossoneri. "Our objectives? We must build a working method and a style of play. And there's the market, of course," Montella stated as quoted on Football-Italia.  Aside from the importance of transfer market, Montella acknowledge that crafting that certain style of play which can please everyone, notable the fans is important as that's what has been missing from Milan recently. Being known as a tactician with clear ideas about his football, it's no surprise that the tactician is setting his focus more on that aspect.

Reports from Italian media suggesting that AC Milan are looking to finalize the deal for two players this weekend, Mateo Musacchio (Villarreal) along with Piotr Zielinski (Udinese). Renown local paper in the country, La Gazzetta  Dello Sport claimed that Rossoneri vice president, Adriano Galliani, who has been in Spain since Thursday is set to hold another meeting there with Villarreal representatives and offer 25 million Euro to finally snatch the center back.