Capello warns AC Milan against selling Fikayo Tomori

Fabio Capello has advised AC Milan to think twice before selling Fikayo Tomori. The former Milan manager believes the defender still possesses value for the club, despite his recent struggles with form and his exclusion from Ruben Amorim's immediate plans.

AC Milan have informed Tomori that he is available for transfer to help finance incoming signings. The club has also placed Youssouf Fofana, Santiago Gimenez, and Christopher Nkunku on the market. Because the Englishman's contract runs until 2027, Milan are looking to secure a sale now to avoid losing him without a fee later.

Tomori has already been sidelined from the first team, training separately and missing the recent friendly against Chelsea. He is also expected to be absent from the squad for the upcoming match against Manchester United. This follows indications that Amorim does not view the centre-back as a primary component of his tactical system.

Capello noted that while Tomori may lack the ball-playing ability preferred by the Portuguese coach, his experience is significant. The defender was a regular starter during Milan's Scudetto-winning season and their run to the Champions League semi-finals. Capello suggested that the current depth of the Milan squad makes the decision to sell risky.

Interest in the defender is growing in England, where Aston Villa and Newcastle United have already made contact. Benfica is also involved in the race for his signature. While Tomori previously showed little interest in a move to Coventry City, a transfer to the Premier League remains a likely outcome.

Tomori is a versatile defender capable of playing in both a back three and a back four. He has experience winning silverware and could serve as a reliable squad player for a top-flight club.