Repubblica: Nottingham Forest star on Milan’s January centre-back wish list

AC Milan are in the market for a new central defender, and another target can be added to the list of names linked.

With Matteo Gabbia injured, Koni De Winter has become a starter in the past few games, with mixed results. The lack of depth at the back meant that David Odogu made his Serie A debut in the recent 3-0 win over Hellas Verona.

Thus, the Milan management are believed to be pursuing another central defender, ideally one with a bit more experienced and who can play across the three-man line, to give a bit of depth and some reliability too.

Morato on the list

The newspaper La Repubblica (via MilanPress) has named Nottingham Forest’s Morato as a potential name that Milan might be interested in. The Brazilian, born in 2001, has made 15 appearances this season.

Massimiliano Allegri is interested in Liverpool’s Joe Gomez and, above all, Juventus’ Federico Gatti, who is also considered for a swap deal with Christopher Nkunku (with a cash sum also going to Milan).

The defender is valued at €20m, while the striker is valued at €35m. Exchange deals are difficult to do in the January mercato, especially between two rivals that are going for the league title.