To manage the recovery, Gabbia and the club’s medical staff selected a conservative treatment plan involving therapy and rest rather than undergoing surgery. While this approach avoids an operation, the extended absence leaves the squad’s central defensive options significantly depleted, transforming winter reinforcement from a strategic opportunity into an absolute necessity for management.
Targeting Goncalo Inacio and Kim Min-jae
Management has rekindled talks with the representatives of Sporting CP defender Goncalo Inacio, picking up negotiations that previously stalled on the final day of the summer transfer window. Securing the Portuguese defender in January presents notable financial hurdles, as Sporting are known to command premium fees for key players, with valuations expected to exceed €40 million. Despite the cost, Inacio remains open to a potential switch to San Siro.
At the same time, the club are monitoring the situation surrounding Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae. Having made only three appearances this season, Kim lacks regular playing time and is reportedly no longer central to his club’s plans. Milan have already reached out to intermediaries to evaluate potential terms, ready to capitalize should Bayern indicate a willingness to negotiate on favorable conditions.