Christian Pulisic has emerged as one of the top players in Serie A, with a leadership role AC Milan‘s offensive efforts. However, the team’s lack of roster depth has hindered its ability to maintain consistent results. Therefore, they are focusing on the January transfer market to strengthen their squad by signing a central defender. Axel Disasi has been linked to the squad, although another defender from a leading Premier League club has also been offered.
According to Antonio Vitiello in Corriere dello Sport: Liverpool’s Joe Gomez has been offered to AC Milan by his representatives. After losing his starting place, the English defender seems open to leaving the team. Still, the Reds are reportedly unwilling to let him leave due to a lack of depth at centre-back and concerns about their current level of performance.
This isn’t the first time Joe Gomez has been linked with AC Milan. In late August 2025, the Rossoneri reportedly reached a deal for €15 million (approximately $17.6 million), but ultimately preferred the acquisition of David Odogu. Valued at the same amount, the Italian squad would be open to an extension of this offer, a move that the Englishman could consider to increase his chances of competing in the 2026 World Cup with England.
Even with the possible arrival of the Englishman, Axel Disasi may still have a significant advantage if he joins AC Milan. Without being part of Chelsea’s plans, his arrival could take place via a ‘cheap loan for just six months. Given the financial problems the Rossoneri are facing, the French star could be a viable option. However, Joe Gomez is reportedly seen as a ‘long-term solution’ and remains the preferred choice despite Liverpool’s reluctance to let him go.
Liverpool’s Joe Gomez during the Premier League match.
Not just a defender: AC Milan are reportedly pursuing some other moves
During the start of the 2025-2026 season AC Milan have shown that they are quite short on squad depth, with defense being one of the priority areas. Nevertheless, they have also struggled considerably in front of goal. With this in mind, the Rossoneri are reportedly close to finalizing the signing of a striker and loaning a young defender to the teamwhich gave their team new shape.
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According to Andrea Ramazzotti in La Gazzetta dello Sport: David Odogu has not convinced head coach Massimiliano Allegri. Although he is considered a player with great potential, AC Milan are reportedly considering sending him out on loan in January 2026 after the arrival of another defender, such as Joe Gomez or Axel Disasi, so that he can develop and gain playing time. In addition to this move, the Rossoneri have reportedly secured the signing of an on-loan striker.
AC Milan and West Ham United have reached an agreement for the arrival of Niclas Füllkrug. The 32-year-old striker is rented for €1.5 million, with a purchase option of €12 to 13 million. Far from being an undisputed starter, the German would be a clear option off the bench to break the defensive lines in certain matches, reports Andrea Ramazzotti. This gives the team a little more balance and adapts better to the idea of head coach Massimiliano Allegri.
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