Milan Target Three Key Signings in January Transfer Window

Milan intend to acquire a centre-back, a left-back, and a striker during the January transfer window as they seek to resolve the inconsistency that has hampered their campaign.

Corriere dello Sport reports that Gerry Cardinale has consistently pledged to bolster Ruben Amorim’s squad for the second half of the season. Milan aim to contest the Scudetto and the Europa League, with the Coppa Italia still in the pipeline.

REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – OCTOBER 11: Gerry Cardinale of AC Milan reacts before the Serie A fixture between US Sassuolo and AC Milan at Mapei Stadium – Citta’ del Tricolore on October 11, 2026 in Reggio nell’Emilia, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)

Milan’s rotation issues

The Rossoneri have found it difficult whenever Amorim has rotated his lineup. They have secured just one win in midweek fixtures this season, a 4-0 victory away to Salzburg, where Cissè netted a hat-trick.

Other results include a 2-0 home loss to Benfica, a 3-0 defeat away to Bournemouth, a 4-2 loss to Bologna at San Siro after they had taken the lead, and last week’s home defeat to Ferencváros.

ITALY – NOVEMBER 05: Lenny Joseph of Ferencvarosi TC scores his team’s second goal under pressure from Mario Gila during the UEFA Europa League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match at Stadio San Siro on November 05, 2026 in Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

The club’s first appointment will not be a player. Markus Krösche is set to officially assume the role of head of football on 1 January, though the former Eintracht Frankfurt director is already working for Milan and may relocate to Milan sooner. His deputy, Timmo Hardung, could also transfer from Frankfurt.

Their strategy is straightforward: a new centre-back, a left-back, and a striker to offer cover for Gonçalo Ramos.