GdS: Milan eyeing January move for Udinese star – why an opportunity has emerged

AC Milan are looking for ways to bolster their squad in the January transfer window, and a centre-back remains the priority.

Igli Tare wants to give Massimiliano Allegri a more experienced profile for the back line, whether that be in terms of their age or their knowledge of Serie A. Thiago Silva links have emerged and quickly died, along with reports of renewed interest in Joe Gomez, but another profile is being considered.

Kristensen remains on the radar

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below), not all injuries are bad news. Thomas Kristensen has been sidelined since the end of September due to a torn left thigh muscle, but the long lay-off could benefit Milan.

As Tare reiterated yesterday on stage at the Social Football Summit, the Rossoneri will be scouting for transfer opportunities in January. Specifically, they add, for a defender. Kristensen before his injury landed on Milan’s radar, and he remains there.

The Friulians have fared well even without the Dane, which is why – if the current league situation persists – they might be willing to listen to offers for Kristensen. For what amount? The spell out has solidified the price tag at around €15-20m, a perfect range for Milan’s needs.

In a couple of weeks, three at most, the defender should be available again, and if he were to arrive in Milan, he would be recovered and ready to go. The Thiago Silva idea is losing steam meanwhile: he should stay at Fluminense.