Milan intensify talks with Allegri after Italiano’s Bologna decision | OneFootball

Milan have intensified talks with Massimiliano Allegri as one of their primary targets for the bench, Vincenzo Italiano, will extend his contract with Bologna.

Several sources in Italy claim Milan have intensified talks with Allegri, their former coach from 2010 to 2014.

Gazzetta dello Sport, Sky Sport Italia and Calciomercato.com claim Allegri has become the leading Rossoneri target after Italiano’s imminent contract extension with Bologna.

Milan forced to look down wish list

BOLOGNA, ITALY – MAY 04: Vincenzo Italiano, Head Coach of Bologna, gestures prior to the Serie A match between Bologna and Juventus at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on May 04, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Italiano met the Rossoblu executives this morning and agreed to extend his stay at the Dall’Ara until 2027.

Which clubs are interested in Allegri?

TURIN, ITALY – APRIL 27: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of Juventus, looks on prior to the Serie A TIM match between Juventus and AC Milan at Allianz Stadium on April 27, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

New Milan director Igli Tare didn’t hide his admiration for Allegri in a recent interview, saying that the former Juventus boss was the best Italian coach alongside Antonio Conte.

Ironically, Allegri’s future is also tied to Conte’s. Allegri, in fact, has already held talks with Napoli as a potential replacement for their title-winning coach, and Calciomercato.com confirms that Max has received a contract offer from the Partenopei worth €6m per season until 2027.

VENICE, ITALY – MARCH 16: Napoli manager Antonio Conte before kick off at the Serie A match between Venezia and Napoli at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on March 16, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)

Milan are now hoping to beat Napoli to hiring Allegri, but the Rossoneri are running out of time as the Italian tactician wants to decide on his next club by the end of the week.

It remains to be seen if his deadline will be moved slightly forward, as Tuttosport suggests Inter will also be interested in the Livorno-born coach if Simone Inzaghi leaves after Saturday’s Champions League Final.