It was obvious to Stefano Pioli and the AC Milan management that finishing the squad by the summer would not be possible; thus, further procedures to address critical positions have already been scheduled.
According to Calciomercato.com, Pioli and the management are collaborating with an aspirational owner who has set up the team to think large and have multiple options. Pioli gained confidence and a rebirth after finishing in second place in 2020–21, winning the Scudetto in 2021–22, and reaching the Champions League semifinal last year.
Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara left at the end of last season, but the new management, with Giorgio Furlani in the new role of CEO, assisted by Geoffrey Moncada and Antonio D’Ottavio, accepted the requests of Pioli to improve the squad depth with players that match up to his style.
However, all parties had the belief that a single transfer window could not be sufficient to fill all the boxes and satisfy all the needs, such as signing a valid alternative to Theo Hernandez and a striker to alternate with Olivier Giroud.
Juan Miranda of Real Betis is the target for the deputy left-back role, and he could arrive in January even if there is a chance to get him on a free day next June. Lille’s Jonathan David is considered the present and the future for the striker role, meanwhile.
He will have a high asking price, but Milan is ready to play two aces. Firstly, there are excellent relations with the French club, also strengthened by the management of the Rafael Leao case and his compensation to Sporting CP, with the Rossoneri paying out of their own pocket and obtaining the cancellation of the resale clause.
The club’s’ current financial statements, which have been approved, attest to their overall health. Of course, Moncada and Furlani would have more leeway to further enhance the Scudetto goals, given that the revenue would come from a potential qualification for the Champions League round of 16.
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