Report: AC Milan have agreement with Antonio Silva after missing out on Goncalo Ramos
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AC Milan have reportedly reached an agreement with Benfica centre-back Antonio Silva as a transfer target after missing out on Goncalo Ramos, who joined PSG.
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Attributed to original sourceReports in Italy claim that Milan already have an agreement on personal terms in place with 22-year-old Benfica centre-back Antonio Silva, who like Goncalo Ramos, is also represented by Portuguese super-agent Jorge Mendes.
Report: Silva willing to join Milan on five-year contract After a month of uncertainty following the end of the disappointing 2025-26 season, in which the club were temporarily left without a head coach, sporting director, technical director or CEO, Milan’s transfer window has well and truly sprung into life this week. The Rossoneri have agreed a club-record deal for Portugal international Ramos, who could cost €74m not including bonuses according to Fabrizio Romano.
There have been suggestions that Milan, now under the leadership of Portuguese head coach Ruben Amorim, could make more moves for more players who are represented by Mendes . Among those potential options are Benfica centre-back Silva, Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado and Sporting CP winger Francisco Trincao.
FARO, PORTUGAL – JULY 31: Antonio Silva of SL Benfica in action during the Portuguese Super Cup match between Sporting CP and SL Benfica at Estadio Algarve on July 31, 2025 in Faro, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images) According to reports from Nicolo Schira , Milan already have an agreement in principle on personal terms in place with Silva, who is prepared to join the Rossoneri on a five-year contract until the summer of 2031.
Sunday’s update claims that talks between Milan and Benfica are underway and the Rossoneri are now ‘ready’ to submit a formal bid.
Reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport claim that Benfica want a fee in the region of €20m for Silva, who is also of interest to an unspecified club in the Saudi Pro League and two in the Premier League.
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What happened
According to Football Italia's report, AC Milan are moving to reinforce their defensive line with a deal for Benfica's highly-rated young centre-back Antonio Silva. The Italian club had previously targeted Goncalo Ramos as an attacking reinforcement but lost out to PSG for the Portuguese forward. Milan now appear to have shifted focus to defensive recruitment, with an agreement reportedly already in place for Silva, who has drawn attention from several top European clubs.
Chance analysis
This signals a strategic pivot for AC Milan in the transfer market: after losing a high-profile attacking target to PSG, they're consolidating defensively with one of Europe's most sought-after young centre-backs. Antonio Silva would add significant long-term value given his age and potential, though it indicates Milan's current inability to compete financially for top attacking talent. For Benfica, losing Silva would be a major blow, while for Milan's defensive depth and tactical setup, the signing would be transformative.
Milan's defensive depth would be substantially improved; Benfica would lose a key young asset if the deal goes through.
Milan's defensive line may be significantly strengthened if Silva deal completes, affecting their upcoming season's defensive metrics and competition placement.