It really feels like a period of stalemate. The disappointment of the Supercoppa, not even that deep, has led Allegri’s Milan into ten days of “recovery”, split between days off and a return to training at Milanello, as they prepare for the next league fixture at San Siro against Verona.
In the meantime, as always at this time of year, the winter transfer market dominates the discussion. In attack, the Niclas Füllkrug deal is now essentially done, a striker who would certainly bring physicality and experience, two qualities lacking in Milan’s attacking department. But what about the back line? Defensively, the situation is worrying, and it was already clear in the summer. The squad is too thin, and when you add injuries, like Gabbia’s, or other physical issues, it becomes a constant emergency. Milan are therefore also looking for a ready-made defender to hand to coach Allegri, as relayed via Milan News.
It would have been a touch of romance in a world driven by choices, money, and balance sheets. Instead, no, Thiago Silva was never a feasible operation for many reasons. One of them was Milan’s decision to focus on a different type of player, perhaps one with more future upside, rather than another Modric-style signing. And yet the Brazilian defender would have been perfect for many reasons. Experience, modest demands, a five-month contract until the end of the season, also allowing Thiago to push toward the World Cup. A decision made with objectivity, one that would have been accepted by everyone, Silva himself above all. A real shame, truly a missed opportunity once again.
Disasi as an alternative option for AC Milan:
Axel Disasi’s name is starting to gain traction as a possible reinforcement for the defense. The Frenchman, owned by Chelsea, has been proposed by his agent to the Rossoneri directors, who consider the deal feasible in terms of its structure. Now the reflections will be technical and will involve Allegri, who is asked to give his approval for the arrival of the 27-year-old, who this season has made only a couple of appearances for Chelsea’s Under-21 side. Disasi will leave London in the January window because he no longer wants to remain on the fringes of the project, waiting for an opportunity that Maresca has never given him. That is why his entourage is putting pressure on Chelsea’s directors to secure a free loan, with part of the salary covered.
Niklas Sule linked with a move to AC Milan?
For now, it remains just a hypothesis, one of many. Milan, as reported by colleague Schira, have also met with the agent of Niklas Süle, a German centre-back with significant experience at Borussia Dortmund. At present, only names are circulating, with no concrete move yet.
