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One of the big signs that came from AC Milan’s defeat against Chelsea in Indonesia concerned two of the players that were not used. Ruben Amorim had already been quite clear in the press conference on the eve of the game in Jakarta: the squad is too deep and next week will be the week of final decisions. In other words, he will inform the players who will be in or out of the project. Read SempreMilan ad-free and get access to exclusive news. Click here for a free trial! As Calciomercato.com report, he already did so on Saturday by excluding both Fikayo Tomori and Youssouf Fofana. Despite the whirlwind of substitutions in the second half, the English defender and the French midfielder remained on the bench to watch. The Portuguese coach’s message is clear: both players will have to find new clubs before the window ends, perhaps with the help of the club. €35m expected Tomori’s sale could be useful for freeing up space in defence. Ruben Amorim wants a leader, a player who is strong in building from the back and with international experience. Milan value the former Chelsea defender at no less than €15m and will soon speak with his agent to find a solution on the market. Coventry and Newcastle have already explored the matter, while Juventus are considering him as an alternative to Jhon Lucumi. With regards to Fofana, the clear decision was made in recent days by Amorim and his staff. Almstadt is starting with a valuation of the former Monaco player that must be no less than €20m, and Crystal Palace are leading a delegation of English clubs very interested in the Frenchman. Marseille are also keeping an eye in the event that Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg should leave for Newcastle. Milan are accelerating their outgoing transfer window.