Milan on Guirassy or David, Miranda, Kiwior and Ouédraogo in January

Hibernation in this ecosystem is not expected. Milan thinks about January with the idea that it will be an intense month, of adaptations and, if it happens, upheavals. We’re talking about the market, obviously, and we’re talking about four definitely possible changes. There are two strong needs for Milan in mid-November: the central defender and the number 9. Without Kalulu and Pellegrino, the numbers don’t add up: two starters plus Kjaer cannot be enough. Up front, Oliver Giroud suffers from loneliness: he needs a quality alternative. The other two needs – a midfielder and a reserve left back – are less stringent but… still present. It means that they will have less weight on the winter budget or will be subordinated to other developments, but they are and will still be relevant.

Striker

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The attack was immediately launched, which as a proverb sells tickets and – even without a proverb – moves the transfer market. Milan is looking for an important player, capable of making an immediate impact. Three names on the front row today: Jonathan David, Serhou Guirassy, ​​Akor Adams. Key questions. Will they remain the only objectives until January? No, the spike market is historically made up of sudden opportunities. The big English clubs, for example, in the last two weeks can open up to an unexpected loan. Who is the easiest to catch? Paradoxically, Jonathan David. Lille’s number 9 has a high price – let’s say 40 million – but he is struggling and, with the right offer, he can be taken immediately. Serhou Guirassy of Stuttgart has a 17 million clause but the plans are to move only in the summer. And negotiation is a currency. Testa: the quality-price ratio, for a player with 15 goals in the Bundesliga, is excellent. Tails: all of noble Europe follows the match. The third name is Akor Adams, 23 years old, Nigerian, 7 goals in Ligue 1 at Montpellier, who is liked for his physical impact. Logic, here too, says that we will talk about it in the summer but January is strange, sometimes surprising. Ah, if you want to focus on certainties – or on high possibilities – watch the videos of Matija Popovic, Serbian born in 2006, forward for Partizan. Milan blocked him, he has to give a final yes but in short… he has already come a long way.

Central defender

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At this point, it is good to introduce a concept: Milan will be able to spend but will not have an XXL budget. So, for defense, pay attention to the loans and deals in January. Jakub Kiwior, on paper, is at the top of the list: he has already played in Italy – at Spezia for a year and a half -, he is left-footed as Milan wishes and has quality. There is a question: will Arsenal, after paying him 25 million, be open to a loan? The game is played here. Similar story for Benoît Badiashile, (over)paid by Chelsea in January, now in difficulty due to injuries and technical choices. This time too, there are young people in line. Konstantinos Koulierakis (Paok) and Alessandro Marcandalli (Reggiana, owned by Genoa) are liked, but the road to Milanello is long.

half the field

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Movements in midfield are the most underrated. There is a decision to be made coming soon. Milan moved early on Assan Ouédraogo, already two years ago, but the competition has increased and is top level. Certainly Inter, Leipzig and Bayern have proposed themselves, some with a few phone calls, some in a more decisive way, and in England there has also been writing about Arsenal. Assan is injured but has a clause that invites him, around 12 million. The other surprise may come at the exit… because someone will inevitably leave. Milan have never defined the renewal of Rade Krunic and faced with a new offer (Fenerbahçe?) they could say yes. After all, in the middle he is about to… buy Ismael Bennacer, who will return in the first half of December. Krunic, for sure, would accept the proposal of a club that offered a double contract compared to the current one.

quarterback

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The left back closes because he is at the tail end of needs. It’s true, Milan have long placed a hand on the shoulder of Juan Miranda, a Spaniard born in 2000, whose contract expires with Betis in June. Bringing the purchase forward to January would cost little but Miranda is asking for a salary of 2 million per season, not a little. And Milan have learned to trust Davide Bartesaghi in recent weeks. Also because Theo Hernandez is one of the least democratic men in France: if he’s well, he plays. Point.