Coach Allegri pushes for Almeria`s Spanish full-back Marc Pubill, valued at €10 million, while there are changes in the goalkeeping department.
AC Milan Senior Advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic and head coach Massimiliano Allegri during a training session.
In the past, AC Milan has faced challenges with central defenders, leading to too many goals conceded, or a lack of clinical strikers, struggling to convert offensive plays. However, in recent years, with the exception of the just-concluded season, there haven`t been significant issues with defensive full-backs. Calabria provided crucial cover that Theo didn`t offer on the opposite side, while Theo brought quality, and Calabria demonstrated commitment to the team. Today, Milan finds its flanks exposed, both on the right and left. The club aims to address these vulnerabilities before their pre-season tour, to avoid being overly susceptible to attacks from strong friendly opponents like Arsenal and Liverpool, who are known for their strong wide play.
Potential New Signings
Marc Pubill in action for U21 Spain.
The latest development suggests the club might focus on the right flank: Marc Pubill, 22, is one of the most concrete targets. His valuation is influenced by Max Allegri`s technical approval, having observed him through video analysis. Pubill`s career has been entirely in Spain so far, including stints with Levante, Almeria, and youth national teams. Furthermore, he is an Olympic champion, having started in all knockout rounds (quarter-final, semi-final, and final) of the Parisian Games against France.
In La Liga, he has made 34 appearances, scoring one goal, and in Segunda Division, he played sixty matches, netting twice. Given his age, he possesses excellent untapped potential, and he already offers solid technical assurances. He represents a low-risk, cost-effective investment, with a potential price tag of around ten million euros and a very manageable salary. Pubill fits the ideal profile for a potential Rossoneri reinforcement: young, ambitious, and talented. He is a raw diamond that could become a valuable asset for Milan`s technical future.
Other Transfer Activities
Milan could therefore decide to accelerate negotiations, and contacts have continued in recent hours. There`s a possibility he might reach Milan before Guéla Doué, the Strasbourg full-back, who is also a contender for the right-back role in Allegri`s new Milan squad. The team is constantly being updated, with news awaited from Belgium regarding Jashari – he reported for a personalized training session at his club yesterday. The offer for Jashari remains valid with no specific expiry date. However, the transfer market has its own pace, and the wait cannot be indefinite. Milan may either pursue other targets or consider their midfield complete as it is.
Terracciano Arrives
Meanwhile, there`s news concerning the goalkeeping position and Mike Maignan`s new backup: it will no longer be Sportiello, who has returned to Atalanta. Instead, Pietro Terracciano, 35, joins from Fiorentina. He will sign a two-year contract and will soon be in Milan for formalities – medical tests and signing – before joining the squad for the pre-season tour. This is a rotation among the second-choice players, as the club awaits more significant reinforcements for the main squad.
