"AC Milan are heading into the January window with the opportunity to potentially do business that will boost the Scudetto hopes. Milan made the conscious decision to go into the 2025-26 campaign with just 19 senior outfield players. It was mostly guided by the fact that there was no European competition to contend with, resulting in a streamlining of the squad led by Igli Tare."
"Going into the winter window, there are some obvious gaps in the squad that Tare and co. will be looking to address. In fact, they have already ticked one of the objectives off before it has even opened. Niclas Fullkrug landed in Italy a few days ago and is in training with the team. Milan were looking for a No.9 with certain characteristics, and Allegri was immediately satisfied. The German striker can play from January 2, but more additions might follow."
"First of all, a central defender who can ideally play in the middle and on either side in the three-man defence feels necessary. Koni De Winter responded well after his struggles, but another defender with some experience could help give a bit more depth and security. Even though Milan only signed Zachary Athekame and Pervis Estupinan in the summer, a back-up for Alexis Saelemaekers who can also alternate with Bartesaghi on the left could be useful, again perhaps someone with experience and versatility."
Milan entered the 2025-26 campaign with a streamlined squad of just 19 senior outfield players because there was no European competition, a strategy led by Igli Tare. Injuries have repeatedly forced Massimiliano Allegri to name benches with few first-team players, exposing thin depth. The club already signed Niclas Fullkrug, who is training and eligible from January 2, but additional reinforcements are planned. The identified needs include a central defender comfortable across a three-man defence and an experienced, versatile backup for Alexis Saelemaekers who can also cover the left. Caution is advised after last season's disruptive mid-season overhaul and multiple signings.
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