Milan is gearing up for a busy transfer window. The club’s immediate target is to secure a spot in the next Champions League to guarantee a financial base of €60-70 million. On top of that, a series of loan deals and triggered buy options could bring the club well over €100 million in incoming cash by mid-June.

Guaranteed money already coming

Some sums are already certain because appearance clauses and obligations were reached during the season.

  • Alex Jimenez - Bournemouth triggered the buy clause after the player reached the required number of appearances. The clause was set at €20 million plus bonuses, but only 50% of that amount goes to Milan; the rest goes to Real Madrid.
  • Tommaso Pobega - Sold to Bologna in February for €7 million. Pobega was developed in Milan’s youth system and the move is now permanent.
  • Alvaro Morata - Como’s loan with an obligation to buy was activated, producing about €15 million in revenue for Milan.

Colombo likely to go to Genoa, Chukwueze’s future hangs in the balance

Lorenzo Colombo is close to being bought by Genoa. He met the performance and appearance conditions in his loan contract. If Genoa secures survival, Milan would receive €10 million and Colombo will leave permanently.

Samuel Chukwueze is on loan at Fulham, and that loan includes an option worth about €28 million including bonuses. His form has been uneven, so Fulham must decide if they want to activate the option. The player himself is not certain he wants to stay in the Premier League.

Other tracks to watch

Several loans include buy options that may or may not be exercised depending on sporting results and finances.

  • Ismael Bennacer - On loan at Dinamo Zagreb with a buy option of €10 million. The Croatian club has doubts, mainly because of wages, so a permanent transfer looks unlikely at the moment.
  • Yunus Musah - Loaned to Atalanta with a purchase figure reported at €26 million. Given his limited playing time in Bergamo, Musah is likely to return to Milan.
  • Bondo - On loan at Cremonese and expected to come back to Milan rather than being bought.
  • Filippo Terracciano - Cremonese can buy him for €4 million, but that clause depends on the club staying in the top flight, so this will be decided by their final league position.

Bottom line: Milan is planning a summer built on two pillars. First, qualify for the Champions League to secure immediate funds. Second, convert loans and triggered clauses into concrete income. Some deals are already certain and will provide immediate cash. Others depend on sporting outcomes and club choices, so the final tally could shift as June arrives.