Journalist says Allegri has asked Milan to sign an 'experienced defender'

"What does Max need to take this team to the next level? I think he expects a defender. In my opinion, also based on his behaviour when he was in Turin, he doesn't just want a player to improve the numerical situation. Instead, he wants a player who can raise the bar and truly add depth. I think back to the old disputes with Giuntoli when he was at Juventus."

"He was competing with Inter for the Scudetto and he asked for quality reinforcements, but youngsters arrived. That was one of the points of contention with the sporting director at the time. And in the end, those signings didn't prove effective in strengthening the team. I believe that, similarly, he's aiming for an experienced defender, a Gatti-style one, not a young player to insert slowly,"

AC Milan lacks defensive depth as injuries and suspensions revealed reliance on Matteo Gabbia and limited alternatives like Koni De Winter. Massimiliano Allegri has pressed management for a centre-back reinforcement who can both raise quality and provide immediate cover rather than a youthful prospect for gradual integration. Work is ongoing to identify a January arrival able to strengthen the backline. Monica Colombo noted Allegri's past demands at Juventus for experienced, high-quality recruits rather than young players, suggesting the sought profile resembles a Gatti-style, seasoned centre-back who can be inserted straight into the starting eleven.

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