AC Milan are looking for a rotation candidate for midfielder Youssef Fofana to fill the team's squad gap in the midfield position, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. Especially at the beginning of the season, Milan's management has been aware of the problem and plans to return to the market in the January transfer window to bring in a midfielder with more defensive characteristics.
At the moment, Milan already have two main targets for their selection. The first is Real Betis' Johnny Cardoso, a midfielder who holds dual American and Italian citizenship and can be registered as an EU player, which is an advantage for Milan as they no longer have a quota for non-EU players this season. Cardoso is worth around €20 million and is used to playing in a two-back system, which fits highly with Milan's tactical needs.
In addition to Cardoso, Milan's technical director, Moncada, has also expressed a strong interest in Torino's Italian international Samuele Ricci. However, it is relatively difficult to introduce Ricci. Firstly, his price tag is much higher, requiring at least €30 million; secondly, the Turin club is unlikely to sell this gem of a player in the winter transfer window. Ricci's outstanding performance in Turin and the Italian national team has attracted the attention of many top clubs, including Manchester City and other giants.
For Milan, finding a rotation for Fofana is a top priority. Fofana has been an important part of Milan's midfield since joining from Monaco, but his position and performance have also highlighted the team's shortcomings in the midfield position. Therefore, Milan's management hopes to enhance the team's depth and tactical flexibility by bringing in a new midfielder.
Despite some challenges and competition, Milan's management is still actively looking for suitable transfer candidates to bring new energy and strength to the team in the upcoming winter transfer window. Fans will also be watching this development closely, expecting Milan to bring in an outstanding midfielder to inject more hope and confidence into the team for the coming season.
