AC Milan Prepares Major Clearance Sale, Luka Modric to Rafael Leao Placed on Transfer List

by Shama Mangla · May 21, 2026

AC Milan is reportedly preparing a major squad overhaul ahead of the new season, with several top players placed on the transfer list.

Names such as Luka Modrić and Rafael Leão are said to be part of a major evaluation by the club’s management.

This step is being taken after Milan’s performance was deemed to have fallen short of targets in both domestic competition and European tournaments this season.

Italian football observers assess that Milan’s management wants to restructure the squad to adapt to a new strategy and the club’s financial condition.

In addition to performance factors, the transfer policy is also said to be related to the need for player regeneration and wage budget efficiency.

Rafael Leao has long been one of Milan’s most valuable assets and continues to be linked with a number of elite European clubs.

Meanwhile, Luka Modric, who holds senior player status, is considered to still possess vast experience, but his future remains a subject of speculation.

Transfer pundits assess that this upcoming summer window has the potential to be a pivotal period for Milan to rebuild the team’s strength.

Aside from releasing players, the club is also expected to be active in scouting young talent and players who fit their long-term project.

Although transfer rumors continue to grow, there has been no official confirmation regarding the list of players who will definitively be released by AC Milan at the end of the season.