Expected window: January 2027
Darryl Bakola to AC Milan
Last update: 22 days ago
Evidence score
AC Milan are targeting Sassuolo midfielder Darryl Bakola for the upcoming winter window. The French central midfielder is seen as a potential addition after impressive performances against them.
- Independent sources20/40
2 independent sources (max 4); 1 other outlet only repeats someone else's reporting
- Source track record12/25
48% estimated accuracy (3 past cases, small samples are pulled towards 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent7/10
Last update 22 days ago
What we know
AC Milan are targeting Sassuolo midfielder Darryl Bakola for the upcoming winter window. The French central midfielder is seen as a potential addition after impressive performances against them.
His contract at Sassuolo runs until 2030. The story broke on 12 Oct, when Goal reported that enough had joined a list of clubs admiring the player.
These sources agree that Juventus and Roma are also monitoring the situation.
Key findings
- First report: 12 Oct 2026, Goal.
- 2 independent sources behind it (Goal, Livescore); 1 other outlet only repeats earlier reporting.
- Best-rated independent source: Goal.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- No source denies the move.
- Latest evidence: 22 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goal 12/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | AC Milan have joined the list of clubs admiring Sassuolo's Bakola after his impressive performance against them. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| Goal 12/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | AC Milan are now among the admirers of Sassuolo's Darryl Bakola. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| Goal 12/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | AC Milan has shown interest in Darryl Bakola after his impressive performance against them, with other clubs also monitoring him. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| Livescore 12/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | AC Milan are interested in Bakola after his impressive performance against them. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| les-transferts.com 12/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | AC Milan is reportedly interested in Darryl Bakola from Sassuolo for the upcoming winter window, with competition from Juventus and Roma. Stage: interest | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
Timeline
- 12 Oct 2026 · GoalAC Milan have joined the list of clubs admiring Sassuolo's Bakola after his impressive performance against them.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 12 Oct 2026 · LivescoreAC Milan are interested in Bakola after his impressive performance against them.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 12 Oct 2026 · GoalAC Milan are now among the admirers of Sassuolo's Darryl Bakola.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 12 Oct 2026 · les-transferts.comAC Milan is reportedly interested in Darryl Bakola from Sassuolo for the upcoming winter window, with competition from Juventus and Roma.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 12 Oct 2026 · GoalAC Milan has shown interest in Darryl Bakola after his impressive performance against them, with other clubs also monitoring him.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
Does AC Milan need him?
Central Midfield: the central midfielders 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 central midfielders (7, 2 with a year or less left)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardon Jashari | Defensive Midfield | 24 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Adrien Rabiot | Central Midfield | 31 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Yunus Musah | Central Midfield | 23 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Christian Comotto | Central Midfield | 18 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Ruben Loftus-Cheek | Central Midfield | 30 | 30 Jun 2027 |
| Warren Bondo | Central Midfield | 23 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Luka Modrić | Central Midfield | 41 | 30 Jun 2027 |
Recent signings in this position
- Yunus Musah (Central Midfield)2026/27 · back from loan at Atalanta BC
- Warren Bondo (Central Midfield)2026/27 · back from loan at US Cremonese
- Christian Comotto (Central Midfield)2026/27 · back from loan at Spezia Calcio
- Ismaël Bennacer (Defensive Midfield)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at GNK Dinamo Zagreb
- Tommaso Pobega (Central Midfield)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at Bologna FC 1909
- Luka Modrić (Central Midfield)2025/26 · free from Real Madrid
- Adrien Rabiot (Central Midfield)2025/26 · from Olympique Marseille · €7.40m
- Ardon Jashari (Defensive Midfield)2025/26 · from Club Brugge KV · €35.70m
- Christian Comotto (Central Midfield)2025/26 · from AC Milan Primavera · fee undisclosed
- Ismaël Bennacer (Defensive Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Olympique Marseille
- Tommaso Pobega (Central Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Bologna FC 1909
- Yacine Adli (Defensive Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at ACF Fiorentina
- Samuele Ricci (Defensive Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · from Torino FC · €24.80m
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 12 Oct 2026
- Latest report
- 12 Oct 2026 (21 days 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
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Score over time
Player profile
- Full name
- Darryl Bakola
- Age
- 18
- Agent
- —