Christian Pulisic’s AC Milan are reportedly targeting a Manchester City star as a free agent, following the arrival of Luka Modric

Since the arrival of Massimiliano Allegri, AC Milan have made a surprising leap in quality, which has significantly improved their competitive position. In this process the impact of Christian Pulisic and Luka Modric has been crucial as both players have led the team all season. Looking to further strengthen the team, the Rossoneri are now targeting a Manchester City star as a free agent for the 2026-2027 seasonwith the aim of replicating the signing of the Croatian veteran.

According to Calcio Mercato, Bernardo Silva has failed to reach an agreement to extend his contract with Manchester City. As a result AC Milan have expressed interest in acquiring his services as a free agent ahead of the 2025-2026 seasonas his profile is highly regarded by the Rossoneri, who want to copy Luka Modrić’s successful formula. However, his arrival would be far from easy, as Juventus FC also joined the race for his signature.

It is far from a simple act, the Rossoneri face a major challenge as Bernardo Silva reportedly earns a salary of €8 million per season. Unlike Saudi Pro League clubs, AC Milan would struggle to match or even exceed those wage demands, making negotiations anything but easy. Moreover, Benfica, his boyhood club, also wants to bring him backmeaning Milan would have to present a strong and convincing project to lure him.

Throughout the 2025/26 season, Massimiliano Allegri has struggled to find balance in his midfield, especially in terms of scoring. With Modric orchestrating play and Rabiot excelling as a box-to-box midfielder, Bernardo Silva could be a game-changer in attack. Should he secure a place in the UEFA Champions League, the Portuguese player could be tempted to join AC Milan after demonstrating his ability to challenge for major titles.

Allegri is calling for important reinforcements to the AC Milan squad

Unlike previous managers, Massimiliano Allegri demands high competitiveness from AC Milan. As a result, the front office made a major financial investment in young players and even in Luka Modrić to build a serious project. However, the coach wants to make significant changes to the selection in the 2026-2027 seasonallowing some players to leave and reinforcements in key positions were sought, with the aim of pursuing every title.

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Before pursuing new acquisitions, the Rossoneri could try to offload players like Christopher Nkunku, Santiago Gimenez and Pervis Estupiñan, that don’t quite fit into the team’s framework. Coach Allegri strives for it strengthen the defense with a player who, according to Repubblica, can achieve immediate results. Additional, securing a world-class striker such as Dusan Vlahovic or Robert Lewandowski remains a priority, Tuttosport reports.