AC Milan is facing a turbulent period both on and off the pitch, and club owner Gerry Cardinale is reportedly ready to step in and put an end to the internal power struggle that has been brewing behind the scenes. As the Rossoneri's form has dipped in recent weeks, tensions have escalated, and Cardinale is now prepared to intervene—but it remains unclear which side he will ultimately back, according to Sky Italia.

The outcome of this shake-up will have major implications, particularly for head coach Massimiliano Allegri. Meanwhile, director Igli Tare has already been sidelined and is widely expected to be shown the door regardless of how the dust settles.

A key factor in this saga is that Milan is no longer as heavily influenced by the Elliott Group, which has deep ties with CEO Giorgio Furlani. Cardinale recently refinanced the vendor loan, giving him more control over the club's direction. Furlani, who has been the target of fan protests, is now under intense scrutiny. If he emerges from this power struggle on top, he is reportedly looking to poach Atalanta's Tony D'Amico and Bologna coach Vincenzo Italiano to reshape the club's leadership.

However, Cardinale has another option on the table: wiping out the entire current management and bringing in legendary executive Adriano Galliani to lead a new regime. Galliani would then handpick the rest of the executive team, with Matteo Tognozzi (formerly of Juventus) and Giovanni Rossi (ex-Sassuolo) on his radar. In this scenario, Allegri would likely keep his job.

Adding another layer of intrigue is Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who has been quietly pulling strings behind the scenes. The Swedish icon would like to bring in Fabio Paratici, but the former Juventus and Tottenham director recently signed a long-term deal with Fiorentina. Meanwhile, Ibrahimovic has had a serious falling out with Allegri, and the coach would likely step down if the former striker gains more influence within the club.

It's no surprise that the problems lurking beneath the surface while Milan was enjoying success have now come to light during this slump. Most of the players involved are trying to curry favor, both publicly and internally, but the club's officials have done little to prove they deserve another chance—especially Furlani. Ultimately, it should be up to the owner to let the next hierarchy make the final call on Allegri's future.