Manchester City is making moves for a rising AC Milan defender. Talk about Arsenal interest, too. But the reliable news sources tell a different story for City’s transfer activity.
What’s actually confirmed for Manchester City is the big signing of Antoine Semenyo. That deal’s done. Anything else, especially involving a specific AC Milan player, seems to be just whispers, not official news.
Milan Defender Rumors Lack Proof
Many outlets track transfer gossip, but when it comes to a specific AC Milan defender heading to Manchester City, major sources like ESPN’s transfer wire aren’t confirming it. You won’t find confirmed bids or club statements about this from City, Milan, or Arsenal.
It looks like a rumour, or maybe a headline twisted from generic monitoring. But it’s not concrete. No one’s talking about a fee, contract length, or medicals.
AC Milan’s focus has been on their Serie A season, not selling off a young defensive talent. That’s what reputable coverage from sources like ESPN FC shows.
City’s Big Money Move: Semenyo
The real news for Manchester City is Antoine Semenyo. The club completed his signing from Bournemouth. It was a significant attacking acquisition.
The deal was for a five-and-a-half-year deal and was worth £62.5 million, plus up to £1.5 million in add‑ons. He’s 26 years old. This move is a done deal, reported across all the trusted channels, including confirmation from the club. Semenyo’s arrival strengthens their attack, and that’s a fact.
This is what City has put their money on. Not unconfirmed defensive targets from Italy. It’s an important piece of business for them.
What We Know (And Don’t)
So, where does that leave the defensive targets? Well, other clubs have them. Barcelona is reportedly looking at Micky van de Ven from Tottenham. Meanwhile, Manchester United and Inter Milan are interested in Sassuolo’s Tarik Muharemovic.
But an AC Milan defender? Not connected to Manchester City in any formal shortlist from any major news desk. No one from City, Milan, or Arsenal has made any official comments. Pep Guardiola hasn’t mentioned it. No executives are talking about it.
Rodri did comment that his return from injury was “a gift” after a 1–1 draw with Chelsea. That’s the kind of on-record comment we see. Not transfer speculation. Maybe this Milan story is just a bit of noise.
The Current Transfer Status
The story of Manchester City adding an AC Milan star to a defensive shortlist, especially amid Arsenal interest, isn’t a confirmed news event. It’s a rumor, plain and simple.
There’s no official word from any of the clubs. No high-reliability reports corroborate it. The facts point to City focusing on Semenyo. That’s the only major transfer confirmed recently.
So, if you hear about a Milan defender, remember, it’s not verified. City did their big business with Semenyo, and that’s the current reality.
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