CM: Milan express interest in Bologna midfielder – Pobega and Inter factors at play | OneFootball

AC Milan have set their sights on Giovanni Fabbian ahead of the summer transfer window, a report claims, but Inter have a say in his future.

Calciomercato.com report that Fabbian has all the characteristics that Milan need: he is young, versatile, talented and Italian. Thus, the management have set their sights on him in view of the summer, when there will be a revolution within the squad.

At the moment, there are only two certainties in the midfield department: Tijjani Reijnders, who renewed his contract until 2030, and Youssouf Fofana. Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Yunus Musah and the others have a big question mark over their heads.

Regardless of how the season ends, Milan are thinking of saying goodbye to Sergio Conceicao and starting over with a new coach. This new profile will work on building the 2025-26 squad together with the new sporting director, with Igli Tare in pole position.

Changes are expected, including the arrival of versatile and functional players who know the league well. Fabbian fits the bill and though he has a contract expiring with Bologna in 2028, but could pack his bags in the summer.

For Vincenzo Italiano – who has been linked with the Milan job this morning – he is useful but not indispensable. His record is two goals in 22 games across all competitions, but only seven of those appearances have been starts.

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Therefore, if an offer were to arrive it will be taken into consideration, though Inter start ahead of everyone in the race. In 2023 they sold Fabbian to Bologna for €5m, inserting a buy-back clause of €12m valid from 2025.

To date there have been no signals from the Nerazzurri side, while Milan have already expressed interest. The relationship with Bologna is excellent (as the Davide Calabria operation shows) and there will be talks over Tommaso Pobega’s future.

Pobega is currently on loan at Bologna with an option to buy. The right proposal will be needed to convince the Rossoblu to sell Fabbian, but the salary is not a problem as he currently earns €400k net per year.