Tuttosport: Milan leaving for Asia with incomplete squad – the pre-season construction site

This summer, there was no shying away from the task at hand. AC Milan had work to do, and little time to do it in.

Of course, when you hire a new sporting director and head coach, both will have ideas for their Milan. Massimiliano Allegri has wanted Rafael Leao to be the centre piece, whilst both imagined a more Italian side, going back to the DNA of the club.

Working on that, though, is something entirely different. In such a short space of time, the duo have had to assess players, mercato options and the budget restraints. All whilst still having to make progress on other fronts.

Work in progress

Today, reports suggest that Igli Tare will stay behind as his squad travels to Asia to begin the pre-season tour. The reasoning, to try and complete the squad which is far from finished.

As Tuttosport (via MilanPress) write, the club need a set of full-backs, another midfielder and a striker. Ideas are in place, and there is evidence to show this. However, again, having an idea and a new signing is not that simple.

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Right now, the only finished article is the central defensive area. However, even this could change in the next few weeks.

There is a lot to do, indeed.