The AC Milan club has reportedly started to think of possible reinforcements for head coach Paulo Fonseca's squad either in January or even in the summer transfer window.
One deal, for example, will necessarily involve the defensive department, given the possible departures of Davide Calabria and Alessandro Florenzi.
Both players are under contract until January 30, 2025, but so far, the parties have not reached an agreement on renewal.
The former Roma player, sidelined since July due to an ACL injury, will part ways at the end of the current season, while the AC Milan captain, who has slipped down the pecking order following the arrival of Emerson Royal, has a slightly higher chance of staying.
Talks are ongoing : the 27-year-old captain wants to stay at Milan and, through his agent, has requested an increase from his current salary of 2 million euros to 2.5 million euros.
The management, led by Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has opted to delay discussions until the coming months to evaluate his on-field performance.
Additionally, it’s possible that either Malick Thiaw or Fikayo Tomori could leave, with several Premier League clubs (Newcastle being a notable one) expressing interest. Thus, Milan must act and search for potential replacements.
Milan's eyes on Lazio: a potential signing for 2025
A player in Serie A, highly valued for his versatility and ability to play multiple roles, has come into focus.
The name is Mario Gila, who has become a key starter in Lazio's tactical setup since Marco Baroni's appointment as coach. His own goal against Juventus hasn’t marred his otherwise strong season, as he has played 8 games, totaling 553 minutes (missing 3 games due to injury).
The 24-year-old has primarily been used as a central defender, though he has experience playing as a right-back. He is a quality, proactive, and versatile player, traits appreciated by Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is ready to make a decisive move next summer.
Source: MilanLive.it
