Simon Kjaer is out due to injury until the rest of the season which is a big setback for Stefano Pioli. Paolo Maldini is aware of the AC Milan defender's importance to the club and that is why a quality signing is needed to replace him.
According to what is reported in today's print edition La Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan are still aiming to sign Sven Botman from Lille. He is their first target.
According to the Italian newspaper, the French club seems open to allow Milan a discount on the 30 million euros pricetag. Beyond the Maignan affair, AC Milan and Lille enjoy excellent relationship.