AC Milan are set to look to rebuild this summer, as they missed out on Champions League football last campaign finishing fifth. This rebuild is set to be lead by owner Gerry Cardinale and sporting director Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who want to be ambitious this summer.

They have already been ambitious with the hiring of Ruben Amorim, and the 70 million euro signing of Goncalo Ramos. However, they want to continue to be as Ibrahimovic has set his sights on Virgil Van Djik. This comes from a report from Luca Bianchin and Gazzetta Dello Sport.

Milan owner Gerry Cardinale and Zlatan Ibrahimovic attend the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Quarter-Final first leg match between AC Milan and AS Roma…

Van Djik currently only has one year left on his contract with Liverpool. This means that the merseyside club could be open to selling him this summer. Cardinale and his ownership group redbird are currently looking into if the move is possible. However that won’t be the biggest issue for Milan.

Van Djiks salary will likely cause Milan problems, as it is unknown if he is willing for a move to Milan. Currently, Van Djik earns 21 million euros per season according to capology. He would have to signfigantly reduce this if wage to join Milan, if he is even open to a move.

This is why Goncalo Inacio remains a more realistic option for Milan to sign this summer. He has already played for Ruben Amorim before which will motivate ownership to sign him, similar to Goncalo Ramos. Luca Cerchione is reporting that his release clause is only 45-50 million euros, which Milan could pay if they are serious for Inacio.

Como, started their transfer window off with a bang when they bought back Nico Paz from Real Madrid. Madrid had activated Paz’s, 8 million euros buy-back clause. However, they gave Como priority to buy him back allowing them to do so for, 60 million euros.

This price was a discount for Paz as Madrid gave him a return priority. It also gave Madrid an 80 million euro buy-back clause if they want to sign Paz back in the future. But, Como still want to sign more attacking midfielders this summer to boost their team for the future.

Nico Paz of Argentina seen in action during FIFA World Cup 2026 football match between Jordan and Argentina at AT&T Stadium Stadium . Final score;…

This lead them to Mattia Liberali who was having a break-out season at Catarzano in Serie B. Liberali managed to breakout after leaving AC Milan after being forced out of the club, by ownership. However, Milan then wanted to sign him back after his star season.

The charge was led by Ruben Amorim who wasn’t at AC Milan when he was sold. Amorim learnt of Milan’s 50% sell-on clause which also motivated him to lead a charge for Liberali. However, he had already made an agreement in principle with Como to sign for Como.This lead to Milan and Como both frantically meeting with Liberali and Catarznao today to try and complete a deal.

Liberali valued a guaranteed role, for whoever he signed for as he wanted to be treated like a first team player. This ultimaltely led him to Como according Nico Schira who will activate his six million euro release clause and give Liberali a contract until 2031, worth 1 million euros per season plus bonuses.

FC Como had arguably the clubs best ever campaign last season as they managed to finish fourth. This fourth place finish has given fans of the lakeside club great hopes for the future. But there was one looming question over Como’s future, if they will be able to keep Nico Paz.

Nico Paz was easily, Como’s best player last season as he contributed 12 goals and six assists in the league. Como signed Paz at the beginning of the 2024/25 season on a deal worth 6 million euros. However, this deal came gave Real Madrid an 8 million buy back clause which is why they were open to selling him cheaply.

Nico Paz of Argentina in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Algeria at Kansas City Stadium on June 16, 2026 in…

Real Madrid looked set to trigger his eight million euro buy back clause and sell him on. Paz was easily worth 10 times his sign on clause so doing so was a no brainer. Madrid met with Como yesterday to discuss this, however the gave them the option to sign Paz for cheaper.

Real Madrid offered Como a deal to sign him for 60 million euros, roughly 20 million less than what he is worth. Fabrizio Romano is reporting that Como have decided to take this deal and keep him for next season. But, this deal will keep a buy-back clause for next season.

This buy-back clause will be worth, 80 million euros similar to Nico Paz’s market value. This is a deal that makes sense for both teams as Paz wanted to stay in Como for next season, and Real Madrid wasn’t ready to play him. Especially, since he wasn’t in Jose Mourinho’s vision for the current team.