UMVA has learned that Ruben Amorim, the newly appointed manager of AC Milan, has already begun shaping the team's transfer strategy, with a series of high-profile targets in his sights.
Amorim takes the reins from Massimiliano Allegri, who was sacked after a disappointing campaign that saw the Rossoneri finish fifth and fail to secure Champions League qualification. The pressure is on Amorim to deliver immediate results, and Milan's hierarchy is prepared to back him with significant investment.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Amorim has already outlined his ideas in discussions with club bosses, signaling a 'transfer shift' at Milan. The ex-United and Sporting boss is said to be eyeing several top players, including Paris Saint-Germain striker Goncalo Ramos.
Ramos, currently away with Portugal at the World Cup, has played a bit-part role under Luis Enrique and may be open to a summer transfer. His agent, Jorge Mendes, has not ruled out the prospect of a move, and Amorim is said to be 'dreaming' of landing the striker, who has scored 45 goals in 131 appearances for PSG.
An initial loan deal with an option or obligation to buy could be the most workable option for Milan, given PSG's hefty €40million price tag on Ramos. The striker has a contract at the Parc des Princes until June 2028, but Amorim is hopeful that he can persuade him to join the San Siro.
In central midfield, Manuel Ugarte and Morten Hjulmand, two players who have worked closely with Amorim, are named as potential targets for Milan. Sporting's Goncalo Inacio has been identified as Milan's 'preferred choice' at centre-back, but the club will need to sell players before entering the transfer market.
Wantaway forward Rafael Leao is viewed as a potential solution to raising substantial funds, while there is uncertainty surrounding the futures of Luka Modric, Mike Maignan, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Youssouf Fofana. Amorim has expressed his pride and enthusiasm for taking on the challenge of coaching AC Milan, a club he has always admired.
