Koni De Winter is enjoying an impressive season at AC Milan. This has allowed him to attract interest from Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool.
The centre-back joined the Rossoneri from Genoa in the summer of 2025. He started the spell slowly, as Max Allegri wasn’t entirely keen on starting him in Serie A last season. Despite that, he did play 26 times and showed glimpses of his ability at the back.
This season, De Winter has come alive. He has featured 11 times in Serie A, becoming a key player under Ruben Amorim.
When their backline has often been troubled by injuries, the Belgian has stood out as a reliable performer regularly.
As De Winter’s stock grows, so is interest from the Premier League.
Milan’s stance clear
Tuttomercatoweb report that the Rossoneri want to sign a top centre-back in January. Goncalo Inacio is a key target for that role and even if the Portuguese joins, it may not lead to a major departure.
De Winter is described as one of Amorim’s most ‘loyal’ players. At the same time, his performances haven’t gone unnoticed.
Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool have ‘shown interest’ in the defender. They have made ‘no secret’ of their admiration for the Belgian, amidst belief that De Winter is now highly sought-after in the market.
Milan’s stance on his future remains clear, though. They see a long-term future with the ex-Genoa man and won’t consider an exit until off-market offers arrive at some point.
The Rossoneri remain alert to the scenario and interest from three English giants can force them into executing a renewal for the centre-back.
De Winter on his way to becoming a leader
The 24-year-old has shown an ability to play across the backline throughout his career. Be it at Milan or Genoa, he has featured in a back three and in a back four and he has impressive ability on the ball too. Because of his physical traits, he is on the way to becoming a complete defensive player.
He has shown that he can become a leader too. That will be the next stage of his development at Milan, which will encourage Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool.
This suggests the player is clearly worth monitoring and he will continue to grow at the San Siro.
