Tomori linked with Newcastle United move, but Coventry City lead the race for Milan defender
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Fikayo Tomori could leave AC Milan, with Newcastle United interested but Coventry City currently the favourites to sign the defender.
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Attributed to original sourceMilan have told defender Fikayo Tomori to find himself another club, and while Newcastle United have been mentioned, Coventry City remain the most determined.
The centre-back is not part of the plans under new coach Ruben Amorim, although he has already put up a lot of resistance in the past.
He was on the verge of a move to Tottenham Hotspur when blocking the exit, refusing a return to the Premier League.
Tomori could resist Premier League return LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 27: Fikayo Tomori of England looks on during the warm up prior to the international friendly match between England and Uruguay at Wembley Stadium on March 27, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) MilanNews have mentioned Newcastle United as a potential destination, although the club most interested in his services this summer is Coventry City.
This is largely down to coach Frank Lampard, who already worked with Tomori when they were together at Chelsea.
“I think just something tells me that Lampard might be trying really hard behind the scenes to get this one done,” said former Aston Villa CEO Keith Wyness on Football Insider’s podcast.
CREMONA, ITALY – MARCH 01: Fikayo Tomori of AC Milan in action during the Serie A match between US Cremonese and AC Milan at Stadio Giovanni Zini on March 01, 2026 in Cremona, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images) “Coventry will need something to try and strengthen in some way, and they need some talismen as well.
“Tomori is a reasonable player. I don’t think he’s a world-beater, but he’s certainly up there. I think he could do that job for them at Coventry. In the end, think if Newcastle don’t come to the party, he will end up at Coventry with Lampard.”
Milan are particularly desperate to make a sale because his current contract at San Siro only runs to the end of the season, and they do not want to risk losing him as a free transfer.
The 28-year-old first arrived on loan from Chelsea in January 2021, then earned a permanent transfer for €35.3m.
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What happened
Fikayo Tomori's future at AC Milan appears to be coming to an end, with the English defender surplus to requirements at the San Siro. Newcastle United hold hope of securing his signature, but Coventry City are reportedly the leading destination for the 27-year-old, who has been on loan at West Ham. Tomori, once considered a key figure in Milan's defensive setup, has fallen out of favour and a permanent departure now looks likely. The Championship side's advantage in the race could complicate Newcastle's pursuit of defensive reinforcement.
Chance analysis
Tomori leaving Milan further depletes the Rossoneri's defensive depth and represents a loss of Premier League-proven quality available on the market. For Newcastle, adding an experienced ball-playing centre-back would strengthen squad options, but competition from Coventry suggests the deal is far from straightforward. For prediction systems, the key variable is Tomori's eventual destination, as it affects both Milan's defensive rebuild and Newcastle's depth chart heading into the next phase of the season.
Tomori's departure weakens Milan's defensive options while Newcastle's potential acquisition would modestly strengthen their backline depth.
Monitor Tomori's eventual destination as it impacts Milan's defensive depth and Newcastle's squad planning.