AC Milan plan new contracts for Adrien Rabiot and Strahinja Pavlovic

AC Milan are preparing to open talks over new contracts for Adrien Rabiot and Strahinja Pavlovic as the club turn their attention to securing key members of Ruben Amorim’s squad following the close of the summer transfer window. La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Milan plan to work on extensions for both players over the coming weeks, with owner Gerry Cardinale already holding discussions about their futures. No agreement has yet been announced with either Rabiot or Pavlovic, and Milan have not officially confirmed the length or financial terms of any proposed deals. The move reflects the club’s intention to protect players considered central to Amorim’s plans rather than waiting until later stages of their contracts to address their futures. Rabiot remains an important part of Milan’s midfield structure, while Pavlovic has established himself as a significant option in defence. Both are viewed internally as players the club want to retain as they continue reshaping the squad around Amorim. Milan are also reported to have held discussions with Alexis Saelemaekers over his future. The club rejected an approach from Atalanta for the Belgian during the summer window because of his importance to the balance of the squad. According to the report, Milan’s broader recruitment strategy is also changing. The club intend to focus future spending on players considered clear first-choice targets rather than adding lower-cost options simply to increase squad depth. That approach could extend into January, although contract renewals are now among the immediate priorities following the completion of the summer market. For Rabiot and Pavlovic, the process remains at the planning and discussion stage. Milan are expected to advance negotiations in the coming weeks, but neither player has yet signed a new agreement.