AC Milan this season has been plagued with injuries and inconsistencies across the pitch. As a result, they will need to invest in the January mercato, albeit shrewdly given the current financial climate of the club.
Everyone knows the ongoing issues that Milan is suffering on the pitch. Long-term injuries to Malick Thiaw and Pierre Kalulu have haunted the side at the back, whilst the inconsistency of Luka Jovic and the unknown future of Olivier Giroud also provide issues.
Therefore, the club will have to be active in January. However, the club will be reliant on ‘loans, opportunities or bargains’ as reported by Antonio Vitiello (Via MilanNews).
With qualification from their Champions League group looking bleak, it hinders Milan’s ability to be active in January and the summer, meaning that things will have to be done with an eye on value, which could affect their business.
Vitiello has indicated that the Rossoneri aim to bring in at least two central defenders. The first is likely to be recalling Matteo Gabbia, who is currently on loan at Villarreal. The club has also held a prolonged interest in Jacob Kiwior, who could arrive on an initial loan deal.
Furthermore, there is the desire to add another forward to Stefano Pioli’s attacking ranks. Whilst Jovic has started to upturn his fortune, the club is still tracking the striker market and will pounce, should the right opportunity arise.