Milan Targets Juventus Defender Gatti and Former Inter Star Skriniar for January Acquisitions
TURIN, ITALY – DECEMBER 02: Federico Gatti of Juventus maneuvers the ball while under pressure from Adam Buksa of Udinese Calcio during the Serie C match between Ternana Calcio and Juventus Next Gen at Allianz Stadium on December 02, 2025, in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
Milan is actively considering various defensive options as they approach the January transfer window, aiming for Massimiliano Allegri to enhance the experience and depth in the defense. One name being evaluated is Federico Gatti, who Allegri is familiar with from their shared time at Juventus. The 27-year-old previously turned down a transfer to Napoli last summer, but his circumstances in Turin are complicated by injuries and Juventus’ current defensive predicament. Juventus finds itself in a near-constant state of emergency at center-back, with Daniele Rugani unavailable for several weeks, and the club is hesitant to reduce an already thin defensive line. Consequently, a January transfer for Gatti, especially to a direct competitor for a top-four finish, seems quite improbable. ITALY – NOVEMBER 23: Federico Gatti of Juventus reacts during the Serie A match at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on November 23, 2024, in Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Former Inter player Skriniar on Milan’s watchlist Milan is therefore also considering other more seasoned options. As reported by Sky Sport Italia, via GOAL, a notable suggestion is Milan Skriniar, who spent seven seasons in Serie A with Sampdoria and Inter before departing Italy in 2023. However, the Slovak currently serves as the captain at Fenerbahce, complicating any potential deal during the season. ISTANBUL, TURKEY – MAY 4: Skriniar of Fenerbahce gestures during the Turkish Super League match between Fenerbahce and Besiktas on May 4, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images) Another candidate on Milan’s radar is Eric Dier, who transferred from Bayern Munich to Monaco last summer. The English player has recently returned from a muscle injury, and Milan is currently evaluating if there’s potential room for negotiation with the Ligue 1 club. As the January window draws near, Milan is balancing ambition with practicality as they aim to strengthen Allegri’s defensive lineup without causing upheaval in the market.
Published: 2025-12-24 16:00:00
source: football-italia.net
