Milan are on the verge of agreeing a deal for Empoli midfielder Ismael Bennacer.

Bennacer’s proposed switch to Milan threatened to fall through earlier in the week over personal terms.

However, Gianluca Di Marzio assures the problem has been resolved after his representatives accepted a contract offer from the Rossoneri.

Atalanta will play their Champions League home games at San Siro this season after Milan gave their seal of approval.

Atalanta made the request as their stadium is currently being renovated to meet UEFA standards.

Despite being initially hesitant, the Rossoneri are now in agreement with Inter and Milan’s city council over letting the Dea use the arena.

Milan have finally given Atalanta the green light to play their Champions League home games at San Siro, according to reports.

Inter and Milan’s city council had both already approved of Atalanta’s request, but the Rossoneri were hesitating.

However, Calciomercato.com, Goal.com and Calcio e Finanza all state the Diavolo have now followed suit.

The Orobici made the request as their stadium is currently being renovated to meet UEFA standards.

Milan have reportedly held talks over a possible deal for Fiorentina defender German Pezzella.

According to Milan News, agent Martin Guastadisegno discussed Pezzella during a meeting with Rossoneri officials on Wednesday.

However, the website warns Fiorentina value the Argentina international at €20m.

The 27-year-old has been a regular for the Viola since arriving for Real Betis in 2017.

Milan are looking for defensive reinforcements after missing out on Ozan Kabak and being seemingly priced out of Liverpool’s Dejan Lovren.

Former Milan, Fiorentina and Italy striker Alberto Gilardino has been named the new Coach of Serie C side Pro Vercelli.

The managerial role marks Gilardino’s first with a League club.

The 37-year-old retired from football last September to focus on coaching and led Serie D outfit Rezzato to a fourth-place finish, although they lost 4-2 to Pro Sesto in the promotion playoffs.

Pro Vercelli, for their part, are one of Italy’s most successful teams, winning seven top-flight titles between 1908 and 1922.

Sky Sport Italia reports Milan are looking at RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano and that more talks for Ismael Bennacer are planned today.

Sky explains Upamecano fits the bill for Milan and they are keen to learn the chances of an agreement being found for the 20-year-old, whose contract expires in 2021.

The France Under-21 international missed the second half of last season with a knee injury but has also been linked with Manchester United in the past.

Milan have reportedly been offered the chance to sign PSV and Uruguay attacking midfielder Gaston Pereiro.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Pereiro is ready to leave PSV and his €15m valuation is ‘within Milan’s reach’.

The 24-year-old has managed double digits in goals in each of his four seasons with the Dutch side.

He is also able to play on either wing and has a tattoo of former Inter star Alvaro Recoba on his right arm.

The Jordan Veretout saga continues, as Roma edge closer by offering cash only to Fiorentina, whereas Milan insist on including Lucas Biglia.

According to Sky Sport Italia, the two clubs keep pushing each other in this race for the French midfielder, who is valued at €25m.

Roma have now gone in front after making their bid a cash only affair.

Milan’s move for Empoli midfielder Ismael Bennacer has suddenly hit serious problems, with reports Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund are back in the race.

The clubs had agreed terms for €16m plus a €1m bonus, but his profile has increased considerably with the Africa Cup of Nations.