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AC Milan’s search for a centre-back continues, with the January window now days away, and evaluations are reportedly ongoing regarding a couple of targets.
Due to the late switch to a three-man backline, and the struggles of the summer signing Koni De Winter, Milan need to bolster their defence with a signing in January. The recent shakiness at the back has only fueled that, with the Rossoneri evaluating their options.
Federico Gatti has been mentioned in the media in recent days, as Massimiliano Allegri is keen on a reunion, but Milan currently have other ideas in mind. Or at the very least, they haven’t fully explored a potential deal for the Italian yet.
A swap deal on the cards?
According to Calciomercato.com this morning, Joe Gomez remains the first choice for Milan, having already been linked with the club in the summer. He has only made eight appearances for Liverpool so far this season and Igli Tare is probing the ground for a loan, even if it’s a difficult mission.
As for Gatti, Allegri has made a phone call to the defender to express his interest. For Juventus, however, the player isn’t on the market even if things could change. Indeed, there have been reports of a potential swap deal involving De Winter, who came through Juve’s academy.
That deal would certainly make the headlines, but considering Milan paid about €20m for the former Genoa man in the summer, swapping him for a player who’s four years older seems unlikely. Not to mention that the Rossoneri need depth at the back (not a plus minus zero solution).
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