Four AC Milan players left out of Amorim’s plans as club reshapes squad

AC Milan are moving toward a significant reshaping of their first-team squad, with four players reportedly no longer part of Rúben Amorim’s current plans ahead of the new Serie A season.

AS reports that Fikayo Tomori, Christopher Nkunku, Youssouf Fofana and David Odogu have been training away from the main group and are not expected to feature in Milan’s upcoming friendly against Manchester United.

The development represents a notable shift from the beginning of pre-season, when all four players were involved in Milan’s preparations.

With competitive football approaching, the decision gives a clearer indication of how Amorim intends to shape the squad and which players could be allowed to leave before the transfer window closes.

Tomori is among the most experienced names affected. The England defender has spent several seasons at Milan and has played an important role in the club’s defence, but his position now appears increasingly uncertain as the coaching staff evaluates its options at centre-back.

Nkunku’s situation is similarly significant. The France international offers experience across several attacking positions, but Milan are understood to be open to a transfer if an acceptable proposal arrives.

Fofana could also attract interest before the end of the window. His ability to operate in central midfield gives potential buyers a player with both physical presence and experience at the highest level, while his departure would create further room for Milan to restructure the midfield around Amorim’s preferred system.

Odogu is at a different stage of his career, but being placed outside the current first-team plans suggests Milan are also considering how best to manage the development and future of younger members of the squad.

The decisions come during a pre-season in which Amorim has been assessing the balance of a group he inherited rather than built entirely himself.

That process is likely to continue beyond the Manchester United friendly. Milan still have time to complete departures and reinvest in areas considered more suitable for the coach’s tactical approach.

The club’s willingness to make established players available also underlines the scale of the transition taking place. Rather than making only minor adjustments, Milan appear prepared to make substantial changes if the right opportunities emerge in the market.

For now, none of the four departures should be considered complete. Their reported exclusion from Amorim’s immediate plans makes transfers more likely, but negotiations will still depend on interested clubs meeting Milan’s conditions.

The final weeks of the window could therefore play an important role in determining how different the squad looks when Milan begin their Serie A campaign.