Both at the end of the season, through statements by Giorgio Furlani, and last Thursday at Zlatan Ibrahimovic's press conference, the Rossoneri club reiterated their intention to proceed with targeted acquisitions during the summer transfer window, which will officially open on July 1st.
Among these acquisitions, they are focusing on a forward and a midfielder. However, adjustments are also needed in defense, especially after Kjaer's departure, which leaves a numerical and personality void.
Among the various names being mentioned in recent weeks, Diogo Leite's stock is rising. The 1999-born central defender, who came up through Porto's youth system but made a name for himself in the last two seasons with Union Berlin in the Bundesliga, is one such name.
According to this morning's Corriere dello Sport, the new Rossoneri coach Paulo Fonseca has approved the transfer, and now the club must negotiate with the player and the German club to assess the feasibility of the entire operation.
Leite experienced two vastly different seasons with the Berlin club: in his first season, Union was the league's biggest surprise, qualifying for the Champions League. In the last season, however, their European campaign faltered almost immediately, and the Berliners saved themselves on the final day. Nevertheless, his performance remained solid. His best qualities are his physicality and aerial play, thanks to his 190-centimeter height.
Additionally, according to Corriere dello Sport, he was the second-best defender for defensive interventions and the third for balls recovered in the Champions League group stage.
