AC Milan's Fikayo Tomori, Malick Thiaw, and Strahinja Pavlovic have been too inconsistent in their performances, while Matteo Gabbia is recovering from injury and is expected to return against Juventus.
Therefore, it wouldn’t be surprising if the Rossoneri club management decides to reinforce the defence as early as January.
Among the players Milan is closely monitoring is one currently in Serie B: Simone Canestrelli, a central defender for Pisa, coached by Filippo Inzaghi.
Pisa leads Serie B, two points ahead of Sassuolo and three ahead of Spezia.
Milan's interest in Canestrelli was reported by the newspaper La Nazione. Despite having a contract until 2027, Canestrelli is not expected to leave Pisa in January, especially considering the team’s current standing. Milan, however, might secure an option on him, allowing him to stay in Tuscany until the end of the season, potentially joining the club in the summer.
Canestrelli has started all 13 Serie B matches this season, scoring a goal in a 3-1 win over Cesena.
Not just Canestrelli, AC Milan keep an eye on another defender
Born in 2000, the Pisa defender could be a valuable investment for Paulo Fonseca's Rossoneri, who have also been linked to Sweden's 30-year-old player, Victor Lindelof, set to leave Manchester United, as relayed via ML.
