have already got one new signing within the bag earlier than the January switch window even opens, however Massimiliano Allegri’s facet nonetheless have urgent enterprise to see to within the coming weeks. Right here’s a have a look at what the Rossoneri want in January.
Allegri already has his new striker
Milan are anticipated to formally full the signing of Niclas Fullkrug on mortgage with an choice to purchase from West Ham United as quickly because the January switch window opens.
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The 32-year-old arrived in Italy earlier than Christmas, and started coaching together with his new teammates on December 24. It’s possible that he’ll go straight into Allegri’s matchday squad to face Cagliari on the night of January 2, the identical day that the switch window opens.
Rafael Leao (l) and Niclas Fullkrug (r) in coaching with Milan on December 29, 2025. (image by way of www.acmilan.com)
Reviews declare that Milan is not going to pay a mortgage charge to signal Fullkrug from West Ham, and that their choice to purchase clause can be within the area of €11m to €13m.
The Rossoneri have been looking out for a brand new striker so as to add to their ranks for a number of weeks. Allegri tends to line up in a 3-5-2 in San Siro. Santiago Gimenez, at the moment unavailable by damage, is the one ‘conventional’ no.9 within the squad. Christopher Nkunku was signed in the summertime, however is seen as extra of a second striker. Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao have additionally been regulars at centre-forward this time period.
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Maignan is Milan’s greatest precedence
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – JANUARY 06: Mike Maignan of AC Milan celebrates with the Italian Tremendous Cup Trophy after his staff’s victory within the Italian Tremendous Cup Ultimate between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Kingdom Enviornment on January 06, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photograph by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Photos)
An important piece of enterprise that Milan can see to in January is settling Mike Maignan’s expiring contract. The 30-year-old is now into the ultimate few months of his deal, which can be up on the finish of June, and Milan danger shedding the stopper on a free switch if he doesn’t decide to a brand new contract within the close to future.
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Not solely would Milan lose one of many strongest goalkeepers within the division, if not in Europe if Maignan had been to depart, they might possible additionally need to spend a big chunk of their summer season price range on a alternative.
Latest updates declare that Maignan has been provided a three-and-a-half yr contract with an choice to increase, with a internet wage within the area of €7m per season together with bonuses. If Maignan had been to signal on these phrases, he could be about equal with Rafael Leao because the membership’s highest earner.
What else do Milan want?
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 14: Axel Disasi of Chelsea seems on through the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Chelsea FC at Vitality Stadium on September 14, 2024 in Bournemouth, England. (Photograph by Ryan Hiscott/Getty Photos)
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Fullkrug ought to present Allegri with a full complement of attackers. The Rossoneri are pretty effectively stocked in midfield as effectively with Luka Modric, Adrien Rabiot, Youssouf Fofana, Ardon Jashari, Samuele Ricci and Ruben Loftus-Cheek of their ranks.
Alexis Saelemaekers and Davide Bartesaghi have performed a powerful job at wing-back this time period, so an funding out huge is just not actually vital in January both.
If there’s one space to strengthen for Milan, it is likely to be at centre-back. There have been just a few names talked about within the Italian press in current weeks, together with whereas Milan Skriniar and Eric Dier have additionally been talked about as choices in January. Chelsea’s Axe Disasi can also be rumoured to be obtainable in January.
Lastly, Milan are additionally anticipated to finish a deal for 18-year-old striker Andrej Kostic, however it appears unlikely that he can be thrown straight into the first-team, notably with the arrival of Fullkrug.