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AC Milan are keeping their options open with the January window to open in less than three weeks, and a target from France has emerged. Milan are looking for the right players to add to coach Massimiliano Allegri's squad as he battles for the Scudetto. There have been many players linked in the past few weeks, with most of them being strikers given the issues in attack.

After links in the past couple of weeks, Thiago Silva's stance regarding his future has been outlined: he wants to return to AC Milan. Last month, La Repubblica broke the sensational news that Milan are giving serious thought to the idea of bringing Thiago Silva back, 13 years after he departed for Paris Saint-Germain along with Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

All three are recovering from injuries, but are hopeful of boarding the plane out to Riyadh during the week. At present, Fikayo Tomori, Matteo Gabbia and Strahinja Pavlovic will be the three-man defence again in front of Mike Maignan, with Alexis Saelemaekers and Davide Bartesaghi as the wing-backs. Ruben Loftus-Cheek is expected to join Ardon Jashari and Adrien Rabiot in the midfield trio, with Christopher Nkunku and Christian Pulisic being the duo to lead the line.

This afternoon, a report has suggested that AC Milan have taken an interest in a young Lecce defender who also has suitors abroad. A lot has been said about the defensive situation at Milan this season, with many feeling that an experienced option is needed. Thiago Silva and Sergio Ramos have been linked, and now, another candidate has been put forward.

David Odogu remains perhaps the most mysterious signings AC Milan have made in recent times, as he continues to struggle for minutes. La Gazzetta dello Sport recall how after winning the U17 World Cup with Germany two years ago, some German media dubbed Odogu 'the future Beckenbauer'. This accolade is currently hanging in the balance, awaiting confirmation, and perhaps risks being a bit too heavy on the shoulders of a 19-year-old.

AC Milan are working at Milanello to prepare for Sunday's game against Sassuolo at San Siro, and news on the injured players has arrived. Calciomercato.com report that Massimiliano Allegri and his coaching staff trying to recover some players from injury for the game against the Neroverdi, although there aren't particularly positive indications at the moment. Injury updates As widely expected, Rafael Leao will miss the game. The Portuguese international also worked separately today,

The gates of Milanello welcomed the squad back into training on Wednesday, while they also welcomed a special guest too. As a photo posted on the club's official account shows, Franck Ribery was at the training complex. The former France international - who played for Marseille, Bayern Munich, Fiorentina, and Salernitana among others - visited Milanello. He had the opportunity to meet several Milan players, including his compatriot Mike Maignan.

The AC Milan squad were back in training on Wednesday at Milanello, and news has arrived on some of the injured players. After the day off yesterday granted by Massimiliano Allegri following the victory away against Torino, the players returned to work today at Milanello to prepare for the match at San Siro on Sunday 14th against newly-promoted Sassuolo. The Neroverdi will not be an easy opponent for Milan even disregarding their previous status as a bogey side.

Santiago Gimenez has missed the last few games with an ankle issue, but he could make a return on Sunday. After receiving the positive news that Rafael Leao has avoided a muscle injury and should be available for the Supercoppa Italiana next week, a further boost has arrived regarding the condition of Gimenez. Santi nearing a return As today's edition of Tuttosport (via MilanPress) reports, Massimiliano Allegri will be without Leao for the game against Sassuolo on Sunday.