The winter mercato opens in less than two weeks, and AC Milan has concreted their plans for the market. Additionally, the club has solidified the targets they will aim for, in defence and attack.
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Recent reports have suggested that the Rossoneri will work to bring in three players throughout the window. Milan is aware of the need for reinforcements in the window and will act upon this.
MilanNews has written that the club’s priority in January is a central defender. The club had planned to bring Jakub Kiwior in, and the Polish centre-back was the favoured option for some time. However, these plans have stalled, and this now looks unlikely.
It now means that Milan will look to bring in Clement Lenglet, the Frenchman who is on loan at Aston Villa. However, a lack of minutes means he is likely to leave the club in January. His parent club, Barcelona, are not opposed to a move to Milan.
Talks are still ongoing with Juan Miranda as well. The Spaniard’s contract expires in June, and whilst talks of a January arrival have occurred, it seems an arrival in the summer will be more likely.
The report also states that the recent injury Tommaso Pobega has suffered and Ismael Bennacer’s likely departure to represent Algeria at the African Cup Of Nations may not affect any plans for any incoming players. Instead, Rade Krunic’s potential move to Fenerbahce may be frozen, to ensure the Rossoneri have midfield cover.
In attack, the likeliness of a move for Jonathan David is fading. Lille’s €40million price tag is an off-putting factor for the club, and as a result, they will shift their focus to Serhou Guirassy. The Guinean striker is much more feasible, given his €17m release clause. Furthermore, Akor Adams of Montpellier remains an option.
