Tuttosport: Milan have long list of maybes as Gatti route closes – the names

Despite one road closing, AC Milan could actually make a move for one of several other defenders on their shortlist. In other words, there is no panic.

Signing a new defender is a difficult one for Milan. With Niclas Fullkrug, they have gotten a low-cost option for a few months, with the potential to sign him in the summer if the period goes well. However, it seems he is very much a stopgap signing.

In defence, whether that same luxury is available, is another question.

Questions and names

This morning, Tuttosport reported that the road to Federico Gatti had closed, despite a swap deal offer being made. Whilst he was Massimiliano Allegri’s preferred signing, he is not the only name on the list.

So, as MilanNews relays, there are plenty of other options. The strongest links so far are towards Diego Coppola, Caleb Okoli and Tiago Gabriel. However, a move for Gabriel may be difficult with Lecce’s refusal to make a deal this month.

Of course, there are others, such as Mario Gila, Morato and Milenkovic – the Nottingham Forest duo, Joe Gomez, Milan Skriniar and Kim Min-Jae. However, moves for these options may be more difficult from a financial perspective.

January is a long month, and opportunities can arise, so a move for someone on either list cannot be ruled out just yet. That would also be the case with Gatti. It is a waiting game, and patience may be rewarded.

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