Christian Pulisic’s AC Milan may lose a target: Atletico Madrid reportedly leading the race to sign Bayern Munich star

Led by Christian Pulisic, AC Milan have established themselves as one of Serie A’s elite teams, consistently competing at the top of the standings. Nevertheless, they remain keen to strengthen their squad for the 2026-2027 season, with their sights set on a star of Bayern Munich. However, Atlético Madrid were reportedly leading the race for his signaturethanks to a compelling advantage.

With his contract set to expire at the end of the current season, Leon Goretzka has become one of AC Milan‘s transfer targets for the next campaign as a free agent. According to Daniele Longo, via X (formerly Twitter), The Rossoneri have contacted the German player’s representative agency and believe his salary demands are within their reach. However, they appear to be losing the race due to his signing for Atlético Madrid.

After Conor Gallagher’s move to Tottenham HotspurAtlético Madrid have prioritized signing a midfielder, with Goretzka at the top of their list. Sports director Mateu Alemany was even spotted boarding a flight to Munich, illustrating the club’s serious intentions to get him on board. Additional, the Spanish side enjoys a significant advantage as it aims to sign Goretzka immediately, while the Rossoneri would rather wait and sign him as a free agent, according to BILD.

AC Milan appear to have lost the lead in securing Goretzka’s arrival, but his arrival cannot be completely ruled out. Now that he’s about to leave as a free agent, the German player is in control of his future and Daniele Longo reports that he is very enthusiastic about the Rossoneri sports project. With financial and salary issues no longer an issue, the 30-year-old star could prioritize a key role in the team, something the Italian side would guarantee.

Not just Goretzka: AC Milan reportedly has two more players in mind for next season

With the possible departure of Luka Modrić as a free agent and the possible sale of Youssouf Fofana, AC Milan remain open to strengthening their midfield, with Leon Goretzka signed as a key free agent for the 2026-2027 season. However, the Rossoneri also appear to have two other players as primary targets, underscoring their intention to improve the team’s competitive position in the UEFA Champions League.

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Christian Pulisic’s AC Milan have reportedly changed their position following the midfielder’s departure after losing the starting role under Allegri

According to reports in the Italian media the Rossoneri are targeting Dusan Vlahovic to strengthen the team’s attackwith the player potentially arriving as a free agent from Juventus. However, securing his signature is far from easy they are reportedly competing with Barcelonawho also views him as a primary target. Despite this, AC Milan are said to remain in contact with the players’ camp, although no agreement has yet been reached.

Besides Vlahovic, AC Milan wants to strengthen the defensive line with Mario Gila. Although his signing is not easy, the player’s contract runs until 2027, which could ease negotiations. Lazio are reportedly willing to let him go for €20 million, but the Rossoneri want to lower the price to €15 million.said Daniele Longo. In addition, coach Allegri’s team is trying to finalize his arrival in the coming months so that he can join for the 2026-2027 season.