Milan will step up their efforts to sign a new goalkeeper, as Mike Maignan is struggling to heal from a calf injury. The Rossoneri are testing the waters for a few options and haven’t zeroed in on one just yet. They are more determined to bring in another deputy than in previous weeks, Fabrizio Romano informs.
It probably won’t be Marco Sportiello, whom they have secured on a future Bosman move. Atalanta don’t want to part ways with him right now, even more so because Juan Musso just suffered an ankle sprain that could cost him some time. The reigning Scudetto winners don’t want to pay a fee to purchase him immediately, but he’ll fill the role in the future.
Milan have been linked to Monza backup goalkeeper Alessio Cragno, who’s on loan from Cagliari, but there is nothing substantial on that front. They want a low-cost solution for the next six months. They are scouring the market to find it.
The Rossoneri’s confidence in Ciprian Tatarusanu is waning. He risks being supplanted by third-stringer Antonio Mirante, the transfer market expert adds. The starting lineup for today’s friendly versus PSV will be telling on that front.
Our Take on Milan Seeking a New Goalkeeper
The latest test results for Mike Maignan must have been bleak if they are going in this direction. Finding a reliable shot-stopper for cheap for just a short spell is a tall order. The most straightforward solution is Sportiello, and they’ll probably make further attempts to convince Atalanta with a reasonable fee. Otherwise, they’ll have to go for a veteran at the tail-end of his career, as Salernitana did by onboarding Guillermo Ochoa.
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