AC Milan enter the final days of the transfer window with a squad that, as things stand, appears to have been built primarily to secure fourth place. It is a strategy we have already seen in recent seasons, but one that has failed to deliver the desired results, given the eighth- and fifth-place finishes. To genuinely raise the bar, at least two additions are needed: a defender and an attacking midfielder/central midfielder, with the latter decision also depending on how Ruben Amorim intends to use Rabiot.
Milan, De Winter and Gabbia do not convince
The greatest urgency concerns the defence. The first two matches exposed several weaknesses, with De Winter and Gabbia far from flawless. For a team that wants to challenge at the top, a centre-back capable of providing immediate reliability and raising the overall level of the defence is needed.
With a significant defensive reinforcement and another quality player in midfield or behind the striker, Milan could transform themselves from mere contenders for Champions League qualification into a team genuinely capable of competing for the Scudetto, writes Milannews.it.
There is another crucial factor to consider: this year, Milan will also have to compete in the Europa League, a competition that requires squad depth and alternatives. Added to this are the funds generated by Leao's sale, with the Portuguese forward having headed for Istanbul in recent hours, making any potential lack of activity even harder to understand.
Building a team capable of winning also means reducing the risk of failing to achieve the minimum objective. And normally, a squad genuinely built to challenge for the Scudetto is unlikely to finish outside the top four. For this reason, Milan cannot afford to leave the job unfinished now. This was reported by Milannews.it.
