After taking over the team, although AC Milan has put on an impressive performance in the cup matches, their state has shown some ups and downs when returning to the league. Currently, the Rossoneri are still nearly a double-digit point difference away from the top four. Coach Conceicao needs to quickly adapt to the rhythm of Serie A to ensure that the team finishes in the top four at the end of the season. At the same time, AC Milan's actions in this transfer window have been very swift, with the potential to complete three very important transfer signings.
In defense, AC Milan has conceded 18 goals this season, with an average of 1 goal per game, and the team's average number of tackles is 12.8, ranking sixteenth in the league. This efficiency is not particularly ideal. Especially considering the team's need to catch up in the second half of the season, management needs to "upgrade" the defense. Among them, Emerson's performance at right-back has been very disappointing. Although he has good physical conditions, as a defensive player, Emerson is at an "unqualified" level in terms of positional sense, teamwork, and tackling and interception skills. Recently, Conceicao has been trying to
In this situation, the right-back position has been regarded by Conceicao as a top priority for reinforcement. According to L'Équipe, AC Milan views Kyle Walker as a key signing for this position. This season, due to poor performances by both the team and himself, Kyle Walker has repeatedly been pushed into the limelight and considered the "main culprit" for the team's poor performance. Such circumstances have left the English international disheartened, and he has made it clear to Guardiola that he wants to leave. The latter has also excluded him from the squad in recent games. It is reported that after direct communication between AC Milan and Kyle Walker, the latter has determined that playing at San Siro is his primary goal.
From an individual ability standpoint, although already 34 years old, Kyle Walker still maintains good physical fitness and his performance in defensive recovery and pushing forward to assist is still commendable. The multiple mistakes that occurred previously were mainly due to problems with the team's overall defensive system, and to a large extent, Kyle Walker was "carrying the blame" for the team's poor performance. After coming to the relatively slower-paced Serie A, Kyle Walker is expected to regain his form.
Besides Kyle Walker, another top player, Marcus Rashford, is also very likely to wear the red and black jersey of AC Milan. This frontline star has already confirmed that he will leave in the winter window, and Manchester United is willing to accept any form of transfer. Considering Rashford's annual salary, AC Milan is attempting to sign him on loan. A favorable point for AC Milan is that, in order to leave, Rashford is willing to give up some income for the second half of the year. As a result, AC Milan would only need to pay about 3 million euros in salary. If they can successfully bring these two top players together, AC Milan's squad strength in the second half of the season will undoubtedly be significantly enhanced.
Additionally, in midfield, Musa's recent performance has shown significant improvement, becoming a regular starter alongside Reinders and Youssouf Fofana. However, apart from these three players, other midfielders such as Jorginho and Bennacer have proven inadequate due to competitive form, injuries, and other factors. In this situation, signing a midfielder with the level of a starting rotation player becomes particularly important. According to transfer expert Di Marzio, AC Milan has launched a "lightning war" and quickly secured their first signing of the winter window. They have successfully reached an agreement with Red Bull Salzburg to sign the talented midfielder Dua. The 21-year-old French midfielder will play for AC Milan in the second half of the season. From a technical perspective, Dua stands at 1.85 meters tall, with excellent coverage and defensive interception abilities, and is considered one of the most promising new stars in European football. AC Milan will pay approximately 20 million euros in transfer fees for him. (Images sourced from the internet; if there is any infringement, please contact us to remove them)