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AC Milan are planning to bring in a central defender and let one leave in order to complete the department, a journalist has claimed.
It is well known that Milan went for a more experienced option in the centre-back role towards the end of the summer mercato. Liverpool’s Joe Gomez and Manchester City’s Manuel Akanji were linked, but the former stayed and the latter chose rivals Inter.
In the end, David Odogu arrived from VfL Wolfsburg for a fee widely reported to be €10m, but given his lack of senior experience he is definitely seen as one for the future. He is yet to make a league appearance, which demonstrates this.
Milan’s idea
According to Alessandro Jacobone, Milan’s plan is ‘an in-and-out operation’ in the defensive department. Odogu – who started yesterday for Milan Futuro – would depart on a dry loan spell (no option to buy) to get more minutes.
In his place, a more experienced option would arrive who would be immediately ready to contribute to the cause. The club believe in the German defender, but have probably realised the need to bolster the role, especially if in a title race.
Mario Gila of Lazio is one option that Milan like, even if they ‘are slightly behind the other suitors’. Having Igli Tare as the sporting director is a card that works in favour of the Rossoneri, as it was he who brought him to Italy from Real Madrid when he worked in the capital.
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