Atletico Madrid eye old and new Milan midfield targets
Quick summary
Atletico Madrid are reportedly scouting midfield targets connected to Milan's two clubs, considering both established and emerging options.
Full article
Attributed to original sourceDiario AS in Spain reports that Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka, previously linked with Milan, has been offered to Atletico Madrid, yet the Colchoneros are also interested in Morten Hjulmand, another player on the Rossoneri’s radar.
Milan and Atletico Madrid’s transfer strategies could be intertwined in the central midfield.
Milan targets wanted by Atletico Madrid The latest report from Diario AS , in fact, claims that Goretzka has been offered to the Spanish side on a free transfer.
Back in April, Gazzetta reported that Goretzka had given the green light to join Milan this summer, but there have been no fresh developments in recent weeks, possibly also due to Massimiliano Allegri’s sacking.
The Italian tactician, in fact, is said to be a long-time admirer of Goretzka, who announced his departure from Bayern Munich as a free agent months ago.
GENOA, ITALY – MAY 17: Massimiliano Allegri, head coach of AC Milan, looks on prior to kick-off in the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and AC Milan at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on May 17, 2026 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images) According to AS, Atletico are currently assessing Goretzka but have also set their sights on another Milan target, Sporting CP star Hjulmand.
LISBON, PORTUGAL – NOVEMBER 1: Head Coach Ruben Amorim of Sporting CP, now of AC Milan, with Morten Hjulmand of Sporting CP during the Liga Portugal Betclic match between Sporting CP and CF Estrela da Amadora at Estadio Jose Alvalade on November 1, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images) A former Lecce midfielder, Hjulmand played under new Milan coach Amorim at Sporting CP and for this reason there have been recent reports regarding the Rossoneri’s interest in the Dane.
Milan will be looking for midfield reinforcement later this summer as Matteo Moretto has reported that the Rossoneri’s priority for the coming weeks will be to sign a new central defender.
Source attribution: this article content is based on the linked publisher feed/source. Chance adds independent soccer context, impact analysis, entity links, and related news.
What happened
Atletico Madrid are exploring the Serie A market for midfield reinforcements, with attention on players linked to AC Milan and Inter Milan. The Spanish side appears to be evaluating a mix of proven performers and newer profiles as they plan for the upcoming transfer windows. The report from Football Italia highlights Atletico's continued interest in Italian talent as Diego Simeone reshapes his squad.
Chance analysis
Atletico Madrid's pursuit of Milan-based midfielders signals a strategic reinforcement in a key area, potentially affecting both Serie A clubs' squad planning. For prediction systems, any confirmed departure from Milan would weaken those clubs' midfield depth, while Atletico would gain a boost in La Liga competitiveness. Transfer speculation of this kind rarely moves immediate market lines but should be tracked for window-related squad value changes.
Potential midfield departure(s) from Milan would weaken those clubs; any arrival would strengthen Atletico Madrid's midfield options.
Monitor Milan midfield depth charts in upcoming windows; confirmed sales would impact both Serie A and La Liga prediction models.