The goalkeeper situation at AC Milan is an important issue to consider for Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara. Mike Maignan is very unlikely to be ready for the Salernitana match on January 4. He is still struggling with his injury and will need more time to recovery fully.
According to what is reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Rossoneri are negotiating with Atalanta for Marco Sportiello's arrival in the winter, but the deal is not easy.
For Sportiello's part, he is willing to sign a 3-year deal with a salary of 1 million euros net per season. However, the Bergamo-based club are not okay with letting him leave immediately because head coach Gian Piero Gasperini prefers to lose him on a free transfer and does not consider looking for a replacement during the current season.
In fact, Atalanta would only let him leave if an offer of 7 million euros arrive which is a very high request for the 30-year-old Italian second goalkeeper of the club. AC Milan directors Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara could consider alternative solutions if Atalanta do not lower their demands.
