AC Milan are trying to strengthen the squad in January on multiple fronts, and particular attention must be paid to the attacking department.
La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) recall how Zlatan Ibrahimovic declared ‘something will happen’ before the Supercoppa Italiana final when asked about the possibility of January business. What might that something be?
Eyes on Spain
The defence seems to be a department Sergio Conceicao is happy with and only the sale of Fikayo Tomori could change that. We then move on to the midfield, where the evaluations will also take into account a possible change of formation.
The new coach wants to see how Ismael Bennacer is after his long injury lay-off and if Ruben Loftus-Cheek can fit his plans. Thus, the Dani Olmo idea persists, even if – in addition to the economic difficulties and competition – there are added legal ones given Barca have appealed.
The wings
The club’s attention is focused on the attack. Finding a striker in January is complicated, and Conceiçao will be able to fill the area by placing Tammy Abraham alongside Alvaro Morata. The idea is to intervene on the flanks, especially with Noah Okafor rumoured to be heading for the exit door.
The coach wants determined players. Francisco Trincao of Sporting CP has six goals in 17 league games and could be a solutions. He would cost around €25m, which Milan can afford after the Supercoppa Italiana triumph, and like Conceicao his agent is Jorge Mendes.
An option from England
There is also another idea: Marcus Rashford. The 27-year-old has been at Manchester United his whole career through highs and lows, and seems to want to leave Old Trafford. He plays mainly as a left winger, which is Rafael Leao’s area, but has been used on the right and as a striker too.
A couple of obstacles exist. Firstly Rashford’s salary, which is higher than any Milan player currently in the squad, meaning a sacrifice or some contribution from United would be needed. Secondly there is the competition from other clubs.
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