Reports: Calvani, Gabriel and Mazraoui – Milan’s January shortlist rises by three names

By: Ben Dixon

AC Milan are keen to reinforce their defensive options and three new targets have been added to the January list.

It’s been known for a while now that Milan are short at the back and want to change that. In fact, in the same week the summer window closed, they were being linked to defenders. So, they will surely add one or two players in January.

Firstly, Alessandro Jacobone has suggested that the Rossoneri are looking at Gabriele Calvani, who has been a mainstay in the Frosinone defence this season. The 21-year-old is a player for the future, but is already building some Serie A experience.

Additionally, Tiago Gabriel is back in their sights. The Portuguese has been linked heavily beforehand and it also, as Jacobone states, reaffirms the Diavolo’s desire to add youth to the backline.

This evening, Calciomercato.com have also suggested that Milan are looking at Noussair Mazraoui once again. Linked in the summer, the Moroccan is a player who knows Ruben Amorim well after their time in Manchester and they could be reunited.

Capable of playing at full-back on either side, he can also play in a back three if required. The Portuguese, as the report notes, are hoping that Mauricio Pochettino will allow him to leave. A very clear target.