Milan push Tomori towards Fulham, Bondo eyes France call-up, Zeroli choice sparks debate
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AC Milan are reportedly working to offload defender Fikayo Tomori to Fulham, while midfielder Yunus Bondo is pushing for a France national team call-up, and a controversial selection choice involving Zeroli has drawn attention.
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Attributed to original sourceMilan send Youssouf Fofana to Olympique Lyonnais, but Fikayo Tomori is reportedly in London for talks with Fulham, Warren Bondo eager for France, and Kevin Zeroli’s controversial move to Sudtirol.
The Rossoneri are working on whittling down the players who are not part of Ruben Amorim’s plans for this season.
They already shook hands for the €2m loan of midfielder Fofana to Olympique Lyonnais, with option to buy at the end of the season for another €12m.
Milan struggle with outcasts MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 08: Fikayo Tomori of AC Milan celebrates the victory at the end of the Serie A match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on March 08, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Now they are trying to get Tomori off their books with the genuine risk he could be left in the stands for the next six months.
According to Sportitalia, MilanNews and La Gazzetta dello Sport , Tomori is currently in London with his agent for meetings with Fulham, but remains far from convinced about the transfer.
He has been reticent to accept any move away from Milan over the last year, and remains convinced he can fight for his place at San Siro, so needs to be talked into a deal.
CREMONA, ITALY – JANUARY 19: Warren Bondo of US Cremonese and Antoine Bernede of Hellas Verona FC fight for the ball during the Serie A match between US Cremonese and Hellas Verona FC at Stadio Giovanni Zini on January 19, 2026 in Cremona, Italy. (Photo by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Images) Former Monza midfielder Bondo is hoping for a switch to France and seems unwilling to accept the proposal from Sassuolo, but his agent is at club headquarters this afternoon to discuss the situation.
A move that is causing consternation among the Rossoneri fans is one taking youth team talent Zeroli to Sudtirol.
MONZA, ITALY – MARCH 15: Adrian Bernabe of Parma Calcio is challenged by Kevin Zeroli of Monza during the Serie A match between Monza and Parma at U-Power Stadium on March 15, 2025 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images) This is reported to be a loan with option to buy at the end of the season, but Milan will retain a small percentage of the future sale and crucially no buy-back clause.
That is a surprise, as the 21-year-old has long been one of the most promising figures in their youth academy and impressed in the loan spells at Monza and Juve Stabia.
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What happened
According to Football Italia, AC Milan are actively trying to steer Fikayo Tomori out of the club, with Fulham lined up as a potential destination for the English centre-back. Separately, midfielder Yunus Bondo is reportedly pushing for recognition from the France national team setup. A third storyline concerns a controversial decision involving young player Zeroli, whose selection or omission has sparked debate among Milan supporters. Together, the three items paint a picture of a club managing both its squad trim and its youth pipeline at the same time.
Chance analysis
Milan's apparent willingness to move Tomori on signals a defensive rebuild in motion, with the club looking to free up wages and a squad spot for incoming options. Fulham, long-linked with Premier League-ready centre-backs, would be landing a player whose profile suits English football but whose recent injury record raises questions. On the other side of the squad, Bondo's push for a France cap is a reminder that Milan are increasingly developing French-speaking talent, while the Zeroli debate shows how fine the margins remain for academy graduates breaking into the first team.
Milan are set to lose a centre-back option, which marginally reduces their defensive depth, while Fulham would gain a Premier League-experienced defender if the move is completed.