Among the weaknesses of the current Milan side is a defensive line that Amorim himself admits is not yet as well-organised as he would like.
The defenders are not aggressive enough all the way through, probably because they are still relying on the habits and confidence developed last season under a very different style of play.
Their individual characteristics must also be taken into consideration: Gabbia and De Winter, who was wanted by Allegri, are defenders who are better at positioning themselves than at pressing.
That is why Amorim has been pushing for months to coach one of his former protégés again: Sporting Lisbon’s Inacio.
Gerry Cardinale negotiated with Sporting Lisbon’s management over the sale of Inacio right up until the final day of the transfer window. The 2001-born defender ultimately slipped away just before the deadline because the Portuguese club were unable to find a suitable replacement.
Contacts between the two clubs remain active as they seek an agreement to be finalised during the January transfer window: Milan are convinced they can complete the deal for a fee of between €30 million and €35 million, as relayed via Calcio Mercato.
Strahinja Pavlovic to renew with AC Milan:
Milan already have a left-footed defender in the squad in the form of Strahinja Pavlovic.
According to Cardinale’s thinking, the Serbian defender has earned a contract extension through 2031 with a slight improvement to his salary through his performances on the pitch.
According to what has been learned by Calcio Mercato, negotiations are close to reaching a positive conclusion: Pavlovic turned down the Premier League in order to remain at Milan.
