Milan called Scalvini on deadline day, but only one Amorim target not signed
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AC Milan made a late deadline-day call for Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini but did not complete a signing, while Manchester United under Ruben Amorim reportedly missed out on just one transfer target.
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Attributed to original sourceLa Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Milan made contact with Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini on deadline day and fully followed Ruben Amorim’s instructions throughout the summer transfer window, with Konstantinos Karetsas the only major target they failed to sign.
According to Gazzetta, Milan sounded out Scalvini’s availability on deadline day. The Rossoneri ended up signing no defensive reinforcements on the final day of the summer transfer window, prompting Fikayo Tomori’s return to the team after he had been frozen out.
Gazzetta: Milan held Scalvini talks on deadline day FLORENCE, ITALY – MAY 22: Giorgio Scalvini of Atalanta BC reacts during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Atalanta BC at Artemio Franchi on May 22, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Gazzetta reports that Scalvini was among the players Milan held talks with on Tuesday.
According to the report, the Rossoneri directors contacted the player’s entourage, who, however, informed them that Atalanta would not even sit down for a fee below €40m.
Milan reporter Marco Guidi further highlights that Milan’s entire transfer strategy was carried out in line with Ruben Amorim’s demands: “This is something very different from the latest transfer campaigns conducted by RedBird and Elliott,” the journalist said.
MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 28: Ruben Amorim, Head Coach of AC Milan, reacts during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Venezia FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on August 28, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) “The only name Amorim mentioned, and Milan were unable to sign, was [Konstantinos] Karetsas.”
Amorim was seeking a left-footed attacking midfielder, not a pure winger, so after Karetsas joined Borussia Dortmund, the Rossoneri signed Omari Hutchinson on loan from Nottingham Forest, with an option to buy.
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What happened
AC Milan reportedly reached out to Atalanta on transfer deadline day in an attempt to sign highly-rated centre-back Giorgio Scalvini, but no deal materialised. The article also notes that under manager Ruben Amorim, Manchester United managed to sign most of their priority targets, with only one target unfulfilled by the close of the window. The piece contextualises both clubs' deadline-day activity and the broader challenges each faced in the market.
Chance analysis
Milan's pursuit of Scalvini reflects a long-standing need for defensive depth and a potential heir to ageing centre-backs, and the fact they only made a phone call rather than tabling a firm bid suggests Atalanta's valuation proved prohibitive. For Manchester United, the detail that only one Amorim target was missed out on points to a more aligned recruitment process under the Portuguese coach, though the identity of that missing piece will determine how damaging the window ultimately feels. Both stories underscore how deadline day increasingly hinges on late calls and near-misses as much as completed deals.
Milan's failure to land Scalvini leaves their defensive options unchanged going into the next fixtures, while United's near-complete window suggests only a marginal squad upgrade from Amorim's plan.