It’s crunch time for AC Milan. The Rossoneri have found themselves back in dark times reminiscent of Marco Giampaolo’s era five years ago. Fonseca has managed to break even the negative points-per-game record in Serie A and the Champions League previously held by the former Sampdoria and Milan coach.However, Fonseca remains at Milan’s helm, unlike Giampaolo, simply because the club’s leaders — Furlani, Moncada, and Ibrahimovic — would have to answer to Gerry Cardinale, as the trio had vouched for the Portuguese manager after the debacle with Lopetegui.##NAJAVA_MECA_8466503##So, while Fonseca hasn’t exhausted all his credits yet, the coming week could be crucial for the former Roma boss. He is expected to secure all six points against Monza and Cagliari, along with a strong showing against Real Madrid. If not, it wouldn’t be a surprise if a coaching change occurs during the November break for the Italian vice-champions.This period will also be decisive for Rafael Leao. The dynamic winger is no longer seen as an essential part of Milan’s future, as he was until a few months ago. The club’s owner and management are unhappy with how Leao has responded to Milan’s generosity, considering that they settled his legal-financial dispute with Sporting and awarded him a salary on par with top players.🚨 Barcelona are interested in AC Milan winger Rafael Leão, with the 25-year-old currently out of favour at the San Siro. (Source: @SPORT) pic.twitter.com/vPFt89SuNN— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) October 31, 2024 The new development is that Leao is now up for sale as early as January if a buyer willing to pay at least half of his €175 million release clause comes forward. Milan had hoped Rafa would once again be the player who propelled them toward the Scudetto in the last ten rounds of the 2021/2022 season. Instead, they got the old Leao, who only occasionally shows the potential he holds.Of course, selling Leao won’t be easy, as the transfer market is feeling the impact of a financial downturn, and even the Saudis have tightened their wallets. It wouldn’t be surprising if the Portuguese player remains at Milan due to a lack of financially capable buyers.
