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Milan have been canvassing the market for a new defender throughout the January window, but the pieces of the puzzle haven\u2019t fit in the right places for them to pull the trigger. They aren\u2019t searching for a patch, but for a reliable contributor for years to come, Calciomercato<\/em> reports.<\/p>\n Massimiliano Allegri has Federico Gatti at the top of his shortlist, but the talks with Juventus never progressed much. The Rossoneri<\/em> didn\u2019t like the swaps suggested by some intermediaries. At the same time, they are unwilling to spend \u20ac25\/30M and the center-back isn\u2019t necessarily eager to leave Turin.<\/p>\n Milan have even offered Chelsea\u2019s Axel Disasi and Union Berlin\u2019s Diogo Leite, but their officials are only lukewarm on them. They\u2019ll decide later on whether to seize an opportunity or instead stand pat.<\/p>\n Director Igli Tare would rather bring in one of his preferred targets: Joe Gomez, Tiago Gabriel, or Mario Gila. There\u2019s only a small opening regarding the first one, while Lecce and Lazio don\u2019t want to discuss their stars\u2019 midseason exits.<\/p>\n The Rossoneri<\/em> recently faced and met with the Salentini<\/em>, but it\u2019d take a major offer to convince them. They also talked about Francesco Camarda, who\u2019s set for shoulder surgery, but it appears that he\u2019ll stay where he is for the rehab.<\/p>\n The need was more urgent at the beginning of January, given the dense schedule, but they survived it relatively unscathed, as Koni De Winter has improved thanks to the uptick in minutes. They\u2019ll be less busy from here on out, and it\u2019ll be easier to switch to a four-man line when they want to. They are correct in only wanting a stud, but they come at a premium in January.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div>\nOur Take on the Milan Defense<\/h3>\n
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