Transfer experts Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto released a video together providing the latest updates on AC Milan.

Here is the AC Milan-related content from the video:

Romano: "Yes, the Serie A season has already resumed, and in the coming days, the pitch will give us many answers. Speaking of the pitch, everyone please pay attention here—let's start by discussing changes in the defensive positions. The reason we discuss defenders first is that tactical placement on the pitch is often the right barometer for the transfer market."

"For example, Tiago Gabriel was on the bench today in the Lecce match. For Tiago Gabriel, next week and the final days will be decisive, and we need to understand and observe what happens in these final days. After all, he is one of the hottest players being discussed and reported on recently. Earlier media mentioned Bournemouth, but according to the information we've received, Lecce sporting director Stefano Trinchera has not received any official bid for this defender."

"There are many rumors, leaks, and speculation circulating about this defender, who is represented by the super-famous agent Jorge Mendes. We'll continue to monitor what transfer movements happen around him next—whether he'll stay in the Italian domestic market or go abroad. In short, he's a player who definitely needs special attention, and we also want to see if today's benching is because of transfer negotiations, but without doubt, this is genuinely the most direct market news coming straight from the pitch."

"Matteo, on the other hand, another much-anticipated story comes from abroad. For instance, the discussion about Gonçalo Inácio over the last two days. Throughout today, mainstream media in several countries, including Italy, Portugal, and Spain, have loudly promoted a story claiming that Gonçalo will join Barcelona."

"The reason this rumor caught fire is that yesterday he didn't start in the Sporting CP match, which immediately triggered transfer alarm bells among major media outlets and directly linked him to Barça. Regarding this rumor, both of us have done detailed and thorough verification, and according to both our sources, Barcelona is clearly not pursuing him right now, and there's absolutely nothing to it—is there, Matteo?"

Moretto: "That's right, Fabri. Gonçalo Inácio is absolutely not a Barcelona target, at least not in this transfer window; he's clearly not a priority purchase for Barça. Barcelona's current management is looking for players with different characteristics and positions, and according to what I know, with only 7 to 8 days left until the transfer window closes, it's completely impossible for him to go to Barcelona. Therefore, we can give a clear answer on this matter: Gonçalo Inácio will not go to Barça."

"At the same time, from what I understand, he's not even a popular transfer target for AC Milan right now. Simply put: currently, all of AC Milan's energy and attention is actually completely focused on finding an attacking midfielder, and they're looking for an attacking midfielder with left foot proficiency and organizational skills. AC Milan's management is conducting extensive checks in the transfer market to see if they can find a candidate matching these tactical characteristics. So for AC Milan right now, their priority purchase is clearly in attack, not defense."

"We'll also see if the situation will adjust or change in the final days, but until today, I haven't received any news about Gonçalo Inácio possibly becoming a target for the Rossoneri again. It's undeniable that back in June this year, when the summer transfer window had just opened, his name was indeed mentioned. At that time, his agent, Miguel Pinho, who also represents former coach Amorim, presented and shared his profile with the Rossoneri management."

"But after that, with Mário Silva's arrival, the situation changed. Although Mário Silva and Inácio are two defenders with completely different characteristics and dominant feet—one right foot and one left foot—nonetheless, as you just said, Fabri, AC Milan has completely shifted its attention to other deals, particularly regarding player departures and clearances."

Romano: "That's right, because regarding Christopher Nkunku's future, my friends, we could hear a final decision at any moment. Let me emphasize again to everyone: RB Leipzig has reached a full personal agreement with Nkunku, and Nkunku himself has shown a very strong desire to return to RB Leipzig, a sentiment clearly understood by AC Milan's management around lunchtime."

"However, it should be noted that Newcastle United is still persisting in their pursuit. According to the information I have, Newcastle United is willing to include a mandatory purchase clause in their offer. Compared with RB Leipzig's proposal of paid loan plus purchase option, Newcastle United is trying to hijack the deal at the last minute, even offering a conditional mandatory purchase clause."

"Of course, this is not an unconditional 100% mandatory purchase clause, but rather a clause that becomes mandatory once certain conditions are met. In that scenario, for AC Milan, who wants to offload the player, this would clearly be a perfect solution. But regardless, Newcastle United is indeed making a full effort in that direction."

"However, we still need to keep monitoring developments, because Nkunku is currently strongly pushing to go to RB Leipzig; RB Leipzig is the only destination he truly wants in his heart. As we said, RB Leipzig is fully ready and very eager to arrange his medical examination within the next 24 to 48 hours."

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