Heading into the January transfer window, there are still a few unknowns when it comes to the business that AC Milan will do, and what the coach wants. As La Gazzetta dello Sport write, if it were up to the fans then the winter mercato would be a shopping spree. The Scudetto is within reach so a striker, a defender, a wing-back and maybe other roles should be strengthened to eliminate the team's flaws and have a perfect second half of the season.
Yes: they have more players and can rest ThuLa, for example, with substitutes that no other competitor has in their squad. Good rotation, the kind that allows the team to maintain its level, can bring important results. Milan and Napoli don't have the same level of substitutes, although I'd put the Azzurri behind Inter once they've recovered all their injuries. The other teams will be fighting for a Champions League spot.
AC Milan got the renewal of Alexis Saelemaekers signed and sealed, but now there are three more that they want to try and agree. A goalkeeper who saves, a playmaker who creates and a forward who scores: it certainly sounds like a good recipe. As Corriere dello Sport (via Tribuna) report this morning, Milan are looking to secure those roles by renewing Mike Maignan, Luka Modric and Christian Pulisic.
As La Gazzetta dello Sport report, Milan must also consider the best path for Torriani. The 20-year-old goalkeeper is playing for Milan Futuro and is currently not set for a loan (perhaps in Serie B) in January. It's likely he'll stay with the Rossoneri and discuss with the club in the summer the best solution for a future together. Arsenal are very interested, after Torriani played a great friendly against the Gunners this summer, saving three penalties.
AC Milan have reportedly made Gabriel Jesus their top attacking target for the January transfer window, with the Italian giants exploring the possibility of a loan deal for the Arsenal forward, according to Corriere dello Sport, as reported by GOAL. The Rossoneri, who are seeking to reinforce their frontline after an inconsistent start to the season, view Jesus as an ideal addition to inject pace, creativity, and experience into their attack.
It is no secret that AC Milan will look to sign a striker in January, and it seems the favoured road is to Joshua Zirkzee. In the summer of 2024, several names were put forward for Milan. However, none really got close to Zirkzee until he wasn't an option anymore. Alvaro Morata arrived instead, and like the Dutchman at Manchester United, he failed to really deliver.