Milan’s Christmas wishlist: A Tonali-esque midfielder and Parisi as Theo Hernandez’s backup

Paulo Fonseca has weathered the storm at AC Milan, surviving a rollercoaster first half of the season despite taking risks with key players like Leao and Theo Hernandez. As the team heads into the Christmas break, the focus shifts to the upcoming transfer window, where reinforcements are crucial to compete on multiple fronts and chase the Scudetto dream. Fonseca’s Christmas list includes two key additions to bolster the squad.

Calciomercato report that while the dream of bringing back Sandro Tonali from Newcastle remains unlikely, Milan’s priority is to find a similar profile—a midfielder capable of shielding the defense and contributing to offensive transitions. The club is exploring credible alternatives, with Reda Belahyane from Verona, Morten Frendrup from Genoa, and the ever-promising Carney Chukwuemeka from Chelsea emerging as top candidates.

The left-back position remains a concern, with Jimenez currently filling in behind the underwhelming Theo Hernandez. Milan is targeting established Italian profiles to address this gap. Fabiano Parisi from Fiorentina is a hot prospect, along with his teammate Cristiano Biraghi (though not the first choice due to age) and Giuseppe Pezzella from Empoli.

Despite rumours, significant attacking reinforcements are not expected in January. The club considers Morata and Abraham sufficient for the season, even if Jovic departs. Any major moves in this department, including potential interest in Berardi, are likely postponed until the summer.

Fonseca’s ability to guide the team through the second half of the season will determine his influence on future transfer decisions. For now, Milan’s focus remains on strengthening the midfield and defensive flanks to reignite their championship ambitions.

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