Milan's transfer activity is heating up, with the latest reports linking the club to Brazilian prospect Kauã Prates de Almeida. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to 17 possible arrivals and 8 potential exits. The items below represent the latest news on the most important transfer rumours, though the hottest storyline right now revolves around Federico Gatti.
Kauã Prates de Almeida
Milan is reportedly looking for young players in South America, with a specific focus on Brazil. The club is monitoring a minimum of two young left-backs from the Brasilerao, one of whom is 17-year-old Cruzeiro player Kauã Prates de Almeida. João Victor de Souza Menezes of Santos is another player mentioned as being monitored for the same position. Kaua Prates has a contract with Cruzeiro valid until December 2027 and has also been linked with other European clubs, including Benfica, Porto, Juventus, and Napoli. Reports in late 2025 mentioned a release clause of €60 million, and in December 2025, it was reported that Olympiacos was considering an offer of approximately €10 million.
Souza
As part of the club's interest in developing young players from Brazil, Milan is monitoring 19-year-old Santos left-back João Victor de Souza Menezes, also known as 'Souza'. He is reportedly one of at least two young left-backs from the Brasilerao being watched by the Italian club. The Brazil U17 international is under contract with Santos until the end of 2028 and, according to Transfermarkt, has a current market value of €5.00m. He has also been linked with Manchester United, Chelsea, and FC Bayern München.
Emmanuel Fejokwu
On Saturday, it was reported that AC Milan has a concrete interest in West Ham's 15-year-old defender, Emmanuel Fejokwu. Several other European suitors have also been named, including Inter Milan, Ajax, and Bayer Leverkusen, while top English clubs are also said to be monitoring his situation. The intense foreign interest is driven by Fejokwu holding a Dutch passport, which makes him eligible to move to a European club when he turns 16 early next year, bypassing post-Brexit rules.
Mauro Icardi
According to a Fanatik report on Wednesday, Mauro Icardi is very likely to remain with his current team until the end of the season, despite links to Italian clubs such as Milan. Earlier that day, the same source reported that AC Milan has identified Icardi as one of their candidates if Christopher Nkunku leaves. He is also considered a potential option for Milan, who will try to sign another striker in January, depending on the departure of Santiago Gimenez.
Milan Škriniar
On Monday, Tuttomercato reported that Milan is pursuing Fenerbahce's Milan Škriniar. The potential return of the thirty-year-old defender, whose market value is about ten million, is described as a major suggestion. The transfer is not simple and needs to be structured, but Milan is trying. This follows reports from Friday in the Italian press that Milan is preparing a new offer, though Fenerbahçe is reportedly unwilling to let the star player go.
Hugo Souza
Tuttomercato reported on Wednesday on the potential transfer of Hugo Souza to Milan amidst the club's contract discussions with Maignan. The report stated that the 26-year-old goalkeeper from Corinthians is not considered a priority or first choice by the club. Last Thursday, according to Matteo Moretto, Milan presented a written offer to Corinthians for Souza, which was rejected by both the club and the player, who wants to stay at Corinthians until the World Cup.
Jean-Philippe Mateta
On Wednesday, reports indicated that Milan has listed Jean-Philippe Mateta as one of their candidates if Christopher Nkunku leaves. About 25 days ago, Tuttomercato reported that Milan was exploring if a move for the Crystal Palace player is possible this winter. The report added that Mateta would reportedly be tempted by an experience in Serie A, but at this moment, the English club does not intend to sell him and only a very high offer could make them consider a sale.
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