It seems that the signing of a new midfielder in January is not a priority for AC Milan so head coach Stefano Pioli may have to get creative, a report claims.
Calciomercato.com reports how the departure of Ismael Bennacer and Franck Kessie for the African Cup of Nations – scheduled from 9 January to 6 February in Cameroon – had led to speculation that a new midfielder could arrive when the window reopens in order to provide a bit of cover.
However, their absences will not change Milan’s transfer plans as the priorities remain a central defender and a winger, but only in the event that Samu Castillejo leaves. There were some tentative enquiries about Yacine Adli’s loan being terminated early, but he will only join in the summer.
To avoid overworking Sandro Tonali and Tiémoué Bakayoko, Pioli will have to make do with what he has but also get creative. Rade Krunic can play in that role but so can Davide Calabria who has just recovered from a muscle problem sustained in mid-November. Then there is Alessandro Florenzi who has also got the capability of playing there, so in short Milan feel they will be ok.
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