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Massimiliano Allegri’s impact at AC Milan has been instant, with fans dreaming of the Scudetto. Igli Tare is at work to give him a hand, a report claims.
As Tuttosport (via MilanNews) write this morning, the first quarter of the season is effectively over and Milan are in a good spot. Having been revitalised by Allegri, the Rossoneri are in second place in the table, just two points behind Roma in first.
After losing to Cremonese in the first match of the season, Milan have strung together 11 consecutive games without defeat and have beaten the other four teams in the top five. Yet, to try to achieve the final objective and perhaps dream a little bigger, one thing is necessary: expanding the squad.
Tare at work
This summer, Milan went on a ‘slimming diet’ reducing their squad to just 19 outfield players. This decision seemed risky from the start, and it has already taken its toll this season, especially in the last month when Allegri has had key players out due to injury.
For this reason, the January transfer window must bring reinforcements to provide the depth needed to go deep in a potential Scudetto race. The three priority signings are as follows: a central defender, a wing-back and a striker.
Milan wanted a more experienced centre-back in the summer before all options vanished and they invested €10m in the very young David Odogu instead. Thus, another option in that role might be needed, as an injury would leave the department exposed.
In midfield, a back-up is needed for Alexis Saelemaekers, one of Allegri’s favourites but a player who will need a rest in time. Zachary Athekame needs to grow and will now be out for a while due to injury, possibly until Christmas.
Finally, there’s the striker problem. Santiago Gimenez is falling short of expectations, despite his commitment. A true No.9 is needed, one that Allegri approves of, and the sporting director Tare has already initiated discussions with intermediaries and agents in search of the right names.
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