Milan are moving at a strong pace in this first part of the season. Second place in the table, 25 points in 12 matches, a little over two points per match on average, and the feeling that there is still room to improve the run. The target, as Massimiliano Allegri repeats often, is to finish in the top four, but it is hard to ignore the idea that with the top players in the squad, with only one competition during the week and with the results so far against the big sides, Leao and his teammates might aim for something bigger.
A helping hand is needed
A helping hand in the January window would be useful, along with steady performances and results on the pitch. Not to overhaul the starting lineup as happened a year ago, when the outcome was not great, but to give Allegri a few more options, especially in case of an injury emergency or simple rotations to let the key players rest, as pointed out by Milan News.
Where it is needed?
Milan need to add another central defender to the group. De Winter is a good option, but Odogu is not, too young and inexperienced, and with a back three it becomes essential to add one more player to the rotation. Thiago Silva, who knows, might be the right signing for several evident reasons. It would also be important to find a reliable option to back up Saelemaekers on the right, since Athekame has shown he is still too raw to cover the role where the Belgian is delivering solid output. Then there is the striker issue. Signing a true number 9 would be advisable, but with only one competition it is hard to think of an addition without the permanent sale of Santiago Gimenez.
