Milan add Juventus defender Gatti and ex-Inter star Skriniar to January shopping list | OneFootball

Milan are exploring multiple defensive options ahead of the January transfer window as Massimiliano Allegri looks to add experience and depth at the back.

One of the names under consideration is Federico Gatti, a profile Allegri knows well from their time together at Juventus. The 27-year-old had already turned down a move to Napoli last summer, but his situation in Turin is complicated by injury and by Juventus’ current defensive shortage.

Juventus are operating in near-constant emergency at centre-back, with Daniele Rugani sidelined for several weeks and the club reluctant to weaken an already stretched department. As a result, a January move for Gatti, particularly to a direct rival in the race for the top four, appears highly unlikely.

ITALY – NOVEMBER 23: Federico Gatti of Juventus react during the Serie A match at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on November 23, 2024 in Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Former Inter man Skriniar on Milan shopping list

Milan are therefore also monitoring more experienced alternatives.

According to Sky Sport Italia, via GOAL, one suggestion is Milan Skriniar, who spent seven years in Serie A with Sampdoria and Inter before leaving Italy in 2023. However, the Slovak is currently captain at Fenerbahce, making any potential deal difficult to unlock midway through the season.

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – MAY 4: Skriniar of Fenerbahce gestures during the Turkish Super League match between Fenerbahce and Besiktas on May 4, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

Another option on Milan’s radar is Eric Dier, who joined Monaco from Bayern Munich last summer. The Englishman has recently returned from a muscle injury, and Milan are still assessing whether there is room to manoeuvre in talks with the Ligue 1 side.

With January approaching, Milan are weighing ambition against realism as they look to reinforce Allegri’s defensive unit without destabilising the market.