Evidence score
AC Milan and Juventus are both considering Daniele Ghilardi as a potential option to strengthen their centre-back departments, according to Ekremkonur (31 October). Fichajes.net (1 November) echoes the claim, stating that both clubs are interested in signing the Roma centre-back. This follows an earlier report on 19 October, when Matteo Moretto’s claim that Milan had Ghilardi on its shortlist was picked up by…
- Independent sources30/40
3 independent sources (max 4); 8 other outlets only repeat someone else's reporting
- Source track record11/25
43% estimated accuracy (1 past case, small samples are pulled towards 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent10/10
Last update 2 days ago
What we know
AC Milan and Juventus are both considering Daniele Ghilardi as a potential option to strengthen their centre-back departments, according to Ekremkonur (31 October). Fichajes.net (1 November) echoes the claim, stating that both clubs are interested in signing the Roma centre-back. This follows an earlier report on 19 October, when Matteo Moretto’s claim that Milan had Ghilardi on its shortlist was picked up by RomaPress, Yahoo Sports, OneFootball, Milan Reports, authentic-as-roma.com, and Fichajes.net. Tuttojuve followed on 30 October, noting Juventus’s interest and suggesting Milan could attempt a move in January.
Key findings
- First report: 30 Jun 2026, Foot Mercato.
- 3 independent sources behind it (Foot Mercato, Matteo Moretto, Ekrem Konur); 8 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- Best-rated independent source: Foot Mercato.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- No source denies the move.
- Latest evidence: 2 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matteo Moretto 19/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Milan are tracking Daniele Ghilardi who hasn't been getting much playing time in Roma. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| Foot Mercato 30/06/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Daniele Ghilardi is listed with a transfer value of 8.00M € in AC Milan’s departures section for the 2026/2027 Serie A transfer window. Fee quoted: 8,00M € Transfert Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| Ekrem Konur 31/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | AC Milan and Juventus are considering Daniele Ghilardi as a potential option to strengthen their centre-back departments. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| Yahoo Sports 19/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | AC Milan has targeted Daniele Ghilardi as a promising Italian central defender for the upcoming January transfer window. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Cites RomaPress |
| Tuttojuve 30/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Milan could attempt a January move for Roma defender Daniele Ghilardi, who is also liked by Juventus Stage: interest | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
| OneFootball 19/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Milan have reportedly also entered the race in earnest and are ready to consider a move as early as the January transfer window. Fee quoted: €18 million Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Matteo Moretto Journalist cited — Matteo Moretto: no judged case yet |
| Milan Reports 19/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | AC Milan is reportedly monitoring Daniele Ghilardi, a Roma centre-back, for a potential January transfer window signing. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Matteo Moretto Journalist cited — Matteo Moretto: no judged case yet |
| RomaPress 19/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | AC Milan have targeted Daniele Ghilardi as a promising Italian central defender for the January window. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Matteo Moretto Journalist cited — Matteo Moretto: no judged case yet |
| RomaPress 19/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | AC Milan has targeted Daniele Ghilardi as a promising Italian central defender for the upcoming transfer window. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Matteo Moretto Journalist cited — Matteo Moretto: no judged case yet |
| authentic-as-roma.com 19/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Milan have included the 2003-born defender on their list of profiles being monitored for January. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Matteo Moretto Journalist cited — Matteo Moretto: no judged case yet |
| Fichajes.net 01/11/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | AC Milan and Juventus are both interested in signing Daniele Ghilardi from AS Roma. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Cites Ekrem Konur Journalist cited — Ekrem Konur: 2 judged cases, too few to rate |
| SleeperACMilan 19/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Milan are VERY INTERESTED in Daniele GHILARDI (Roma) for the new CENTRE-BACK Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Matteo Moretto Journalist cited — Matteo Moretto: no judged case yet |
| Fichajes.net 19/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | AC Milan has Daniele Ghilardi on their radar as a potential defensive reinforcement for the January window. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Cites Matteo Moretto Journalist cited — Matteo Moretto: no judged case yet |
Timeline
- 01 Nov 2026 · Fichajes.netAC Milan and Juventus are both interested in signing Daniele Ghilardi from AS Roma.
Repeats reporting attributed to Ekrem Konur. Stage: interest
- 31 Oct 2026 · Ekrem KonurAC Milan and Juventus are considering Daniele Ghilardi as a potential option to strengthen their centre-back departments.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 30 Oct 2026 · TuttojuveMilan could attempt a January move for Roma defender Daniele Ghilardi, who is also liked by Juventus
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 19 Oct 2026 · Yahoo SportsAC Milan has targeted Daniele Ghilardi as a promising Italian central defender for the upcoming January transfer window.
Repeats reporting attributed to RomaPress. Stage: interest
- 19 Oct 2026 · OneFootballMilan have reportedly also entered the race in earnest and are ready to consider a move as early as the January transfer window.
Repeats reporting attributed to Matteo Moretto. Stage: interest
- 19 Oct 2026 · Milan ReportsAC Milan is reportedly monitoring Daniele Ghilardi, a Roma centre-back, for a potential January transfer window signing.
Repeats reporting attributed to Matteo Moretto. Stage: interest
- 19 Oct 2026 · RomaPressAC Milan have targeted Daniele Ghilardi as a promising Italian central defender for the January window.
Repeats reporting attributed to Matteo Moretto. Stage: interest
- 19 Oct 2026 · RomaPressAC Milan has targeted Daniele Ghilardi as a promising Italian central defender for the upcoming transfer window.
Repeats reporting attributed to Matteo Moretto. Stage: interest
- 19 Oct 2026 · SleeperACMilanMilan are VERY INTERESTED in Daniele GHILARDI (Roma) for the new CENTRE-BACK
Repeats reporting attributed to Matteo Moretto. Stage: interest
- 19 Oct 2026 · authentic-as-roma.comMilan have included the 2003-born defender on their list of profiles being monitored for January.
Repeats reporting attributed to Matteo Moretto. Stage: interest
- 19 Oct 2026 · Fichajes.netAC Milan has Daniele Ghilardi on their radar as a potential defensive reinforcement for the January window.
Repeats reporting attributed to Matteo Moretto. Stage: interest
- 19 Oct 2026 · Matteo MorettoMilan are tracking Daniele Ghilardi who hasn't been getting much playing time in Roma.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 30 Jun 2026 · Foot MercatoDaniele Ghilardi is listed with a transfer value of 8.00M € in AC Milan’s departures section for the 2026/2027 Serie A transfer window.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
Does AC Milan need him?
Centre-Back: the centre-backs AC Milan already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current centre-backs (8, 1 with a year or less left)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strahinja Pavlović | Centre-Back | 25 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Mario Gila | Centre-Back | 26 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Koni De Winter | Centre-Back | 23 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Matteo Gabbia | Centre-Back | 27 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Fikayo Tomori | Centre-Back | 28 | 30 Jun 2027 |
| Filippo Terracciano | Centre-Back | 23 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Sankhoun Diawara | Centre-Back | 20 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Valeri Vladimirov | Centre-Back | 18 | 30 Jun 2029 |
Recent signings in this position
- Mario Gila (Centre-Back)2026/27 · from SS Lazio · €30.00m
- Filippo Terracciano (Centre-Back)2026/27 · back from loan at US Cremonese
- Valeri Vladimirov (Centre-Back)2026/27 · from Milan Futuro · fee undisclosed
- Sankhoun Diawara (Centre-Back)2026/27 · from ESTAC Troyes · €2.00m
- Koni De Winter (Centre-Back)2025/26 · from Genoa CFC · €21.40m
- Pierre Kalulu (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Juventus FC
- Marco Pellegrino (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at CA Huracán
- David Odogu (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · from VfL Wolfsburg · €8.00m
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 30 Jun 2026
- Latest report
- 01 Nov 2026 (1 day ago)
- Transfer window
- January 2027: shuts in 91 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2030
- Reported fee
- €13m
- Fee check
- In line with what players like him cost
“8,00M € Transfert (Foot Mercato)”
- Outlets quoting
- 2
- Confidence
- Sources disagree
Converted to euros at approximate fixed rates. Outlets that only repeat another outlet's figure do not count as corroboration.
Score over time
Player profile
- Full name
- Daniele Ghilardi
- Age
- 23
- Agent
- MM-Management
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