With summer approaching, inklings about AC Milan’s budget are beginning to emerge, and some information about the players who may be sold after returning from loan has given some extra insight into the finances available.
After the departure of Sandro Tonali last summer, there are fears that his move could be replicated in the upcoming window. However, the club’s position is that they do not have to sell a star, and whilst a ‘Bennacer-level sacrifice‘ has not been ruled out, there is a chance that even this might not be necessary.
As Gazzetta dello Sport writes, the biggest additions to the budget will come from those playing in Serie A, expectedly. The sale of Charles De Ketelaere will bring €22 million and bonuses, a sizeable increase on the budget already.
Adding to this, there are the potential sales of Alexis Saelemaekers (€10m), Chaka Traore (€8m + bonuses) and Divock Origi (€5m). Elsewhere, the club will assess the future of Marco Nasti, Fode Ballo-Toure, Luka Romero and Marko Lazetic.
Interest is expected to be present for all of the returning loanees, albeit at different levels, but there is a chance that an additional €40m could be earned by their returns and sales, which could almost double the transfer kitty available.