CM: Gabbia recall and Arsenal man – Milan’s plan to solve defensive crisis | OneFootball

AC Milan currently have just one centre-back available, with four on the sidelines, and thus need to make at least one reinforcement in January. In addition to recalling Matteo Gabbia, they could bring in an Arsenal defender.

The likes of Pierre Kalulu, Simon Kjaer, Marco Pellegrino and Malick Thiaw are currently on the injury list, leaving just Fikayo Tomori at Stefano Pioli’s disposal. Theo Hernandez has been forced to play in the centre recently and it’s clear that this situation is far from ideal.

In January, as reported by Calciomecato.com, Milan thus intend to bring in at least one centre-back. The first concrete hypothesis is recalling Matteo Gabbia, and talks are already underway with Villarreal to cut the season-long loan short.

In addition to the Primavera product, Milan have also set their sights on Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior. The former Serie A man has played just 478 minutes this season and the Rossoneri want to sign him on loan with an option to buy.

It remains to be seen if Arsenal will accept this formula, but the feeling is that some serious convincing could be needed to get it over the line. As for Gabbia, everything will depend on Villarreal although there is optimism.