AC Milan’s summer transfer strategy has had to pivot slightly after the injury to Marco Sportiello, and Loris Karius has apparently been offered to the management.
As Calciomercato.com confirm, Sportiello suffered a serious cut on his left hand while he was in a hotel with the team in New York. It is not yet clear whether surgery will be necessary or not, but he should be out for at least two months.
For this reason, a replacement will be needed, a goalkeeper ready in case of need, and the decision has been made despite Lorenzo Torriani’s positive displays in the preseason friendlies. Simone Scuffet of Cagliari is an option, who would cost around €3m.
Several names have been put forward to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, including Rui Patricio who was released by Roma, as well as Loris Karius who has also been without a team since July 1st when he left Newcastle United.
Milan’s choice could be influenced by the squad list factor, something that the management must keep in mind because of the Serie A and Champions League regulations.
An Italian goalkeeper could be prioritised in that sense, because at the moment the Rossoneri are one player short in both club-trained and Italian-trained players.