Its seems right after Silvio Berlusconi era, AC Milan faced with financial crisis depend on recruitment with many players with free agent, unbelievable with AC Milan decision selling Sandro Tonali to Newcastle United indeed that player got more than four salary bigger than AC Milan. Not enough with primavera players promotion to main squad because most of them less experienced and Milan has to play not only in domestic league but also should focus in Champion League.
I don't sure with AC Milan keep compete for Scudetto tittle next season because selling Sandro Tonali is not good ideas, they need looking who can replace on midfielder position as well as like Tonali.
as far as I can remember, the last time AC Milan had stable finances was when AC Milan won the UCL title (2007), after that the sale of Kaka and Shevcenko was the reason for AC Milan to make their finances healthy, since this era, AC Milan is more often bought old players, loan transfer and looked for players with free transfer status. Milan had a plan to bring Tevez at that time also failed because of financial problems. Until Berlusconi sold AC Milan when he was unable to pay Milan debts. Next season, AC Milan may need to maintain their position by closing in the UCL zone, that is the best position i think. As we know, several players are leaving, this will make Pioli have to work hard in creating a strategy for next season.