Ruben Amorim has enjoyed a promising start to life at AC Milan after leaving Manchester United earlier this year.

The Portuguese coach was appointed in June 2026, replacing Massimiliano Allegri following Milan’s disappointing fifth-place finish in Serie A last season.

His arrival brought expectations of a more attacking style of football, with the former United manager tasked with restoring the Italian giants to the top of European football.

Milan have responded positively, winning seven of their opening 11 league matches and climbing to fourth in the Serie A standings with 24 points.

Amorim has also overseen some impressive European performances, including a 4-0 Europa League victory over RB Salzburg.

While there have been occasional setbacks during his transition, Milan’s progress represents an encouraging beginning for the former Old Trafford boss, particularly after his difficult 14-month spell in England.

Ruben Amorim rejects Brighton offer

Ruben Amorim has now received another boost at Milan after the Italian club reportedly rejected a verbal approach from Brighton for highly-rated youngster Alphadjo Cisse.

According to transfer journalist Matteo Moretto, speaking on Fabrizio Romano’s YouTube channel, Brighton have already made an approach for the 20-year-old ahead of the January transfer window.

However, Milan are determined to retain the midfielder and have reportedly turned down offers from several clubs, particularly from the Premier League.

The Rossoneri are instead working towards an improved contract for Cisse, with discussions centred around extending his existing agreement until 2030 while offering him better financial terms.

Cisse has become one of the biggest revelations of the season, scoring eight goals in 13 appearances across Serie A and the Europa League.

His performances have also earned him a senior Italy call-up from Roberto Mancini, highlighting how quickly his reputation has grown.

Born in Treviso in October 2006, Cisse developed through the youth systems at Giorgione and Hellas Verona before making his Serie A debut in May 2024.

Milan secured his permanent signing from Verona in February 2026 for an initial €8.4 million plus bonuses, although he remained on loan at Catanzaro until the end of that season.

Brighton, meanwhile, have enjoyed an impressive season of their own under Fabian Hurzeler.

The Seagulls currently occupy second place in the Premier League with 22 points from 10 matches, five behind leaders Arsenal.

Their interest in Cisse reflects their continued efforts to identify and recruit emerging European talent, but Milan appear unwilling to entertain the possibility of losing one of their most exciting young players.