Milan reject Brighton offer for Cisse and plan new contract

Milan have rejected a verbal offer from Brighton and Hove Albion to sign forward Alphadjo Cisse in the January transfer window, according to reports from Matteo Moretto on the Fabrizio Romano Italian-language YouTube channel and Calciomercato. The Italian reports say Milan intend to tie the 20-year-old to a new and improved contract in recognition of his form.

Cisse has scored eight goals in 13 appearances this season across Serie A and the Europa League, and he has received his first senior Italy call-up for the upcoming Nations League matches against France and Belgium.

A product of the Hellas Verona youth academy, Cisse joined Milan for €8.4m plus bonuses in February 2026 and was allowed to finish that season on loan at Catanzaro in Serie B. His current contract runs to June 2030; the reported new deal is expected to bring a significant pay rise rather than add many years.