AC Milan's priority during this transfer market window is signing a centre-back after the unfortunate injuries of both excellent defenders who are Simon Kjaer and Fikayo Tomori. The Rossoneri's path in this second half of the season will be a lot harder especially with the Dane being gone for the rest of the season.

The midfield is also another area that must be reinforced soon. Ismael Bennacer and Franck Kessié are currently participating in the AFCON. Tiémoué Bakayoko is not totally convincing as well. This is why, Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara may have thought of signing the player.
According to what is reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Elliott's decision is to not invest in a midfielder during this January's window. In the summer, Yacine Adli will arrive to reinforce the squad.