Milan aren’t expected to be active in January when they’ll try to address some needs through cheap moves. Their budget for the winter is small, and they won’t use it just because. The pricey acquisitions will be reserved for the summer, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.
The Rossoneri have rarely pulled off major acquisition during the midseason window in recent years. They chased after Sven Botman in 2021, but they didn’t take the final step. He eventually joined Newcastle, as they no longer needed a top center-back since Pierre Kalulu bloomed.
Milan might go after a new goalkeeper in January, but they are in wait-and-see mode for now. Mike Maignan will take further tests in a week. They’ll intervene only if the results are particularly discouraging.
In such event, the Rossoneri would prioritize Marco Sportiello. However, if Atalanta refused to let him go and they found another reliable shot-stopper for a low fee, they’d bring him in and not finalize the future agreement with the Bergamaschi backup.
As for other roles, they’ll pursue loans with option to buy. Hakim Ziyech priced them out with his contractual requests. They could use another striker, but it will likely be a summer matter. Yacine Adli should stay, while they’ll attempt to offload Tiemoué Bakayoko. They’ll mostly focus on the extensions in the next few weeks.
Our Take on Milan in January
They have gotten to a level where it’s arduous to improve the team without spending a lot, and that generally doesn’t happen in the winter, especially in sides that like to plan carefully. The tidbit about Sportiello is interesting. They probably hope he’ll do the best he can to facilitate an immediate transfer.
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