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Milan Test Tottenham Resolve Over January Defensive Option

Milan’s late-window approach has familiar restraint. A defender is wanted, yes, but not at any cost. The brief is precise, a short-term solution that makes sense technically and economically, and that framing explains why Milan are sounding out multiple options rather than forcing a single deal.

The preference remains for a player ready to contribute immediately, ideally on a temporary basis. Akè of Manchester City continues to appeal for leadership and physical authority, but resistance from Pep Guardiola renders that route uncertain. As a result, sporting director Igli Tare has widened the net, opening discussions with several agents as Milan scan for opportunity rather than necessity.

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Contact Made For Dragusin

That search has brought Radu Dragusin into focus. According to Calciomercato, Tare has held a long conversation with the Tottenham defender’s representative to explore the conditions of a potential move before the window closes. The 2002-born centre-back has found minutes limited in North London and is keen to regain rhythm after a long lay-off following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in his right knee.

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Interest is not confined to Italy. Several English and French clubs are monitoring the situation, while Roma and Napoli are also tracking developments. Milan’s enquiry, then, is part of a broader market picture rather than a solitary punt.

Tottenham Reluctance Shapes Talks

Tottenham’s stance complicates matters. Dragusin is not formally on the market and Spurs would be content to keep him until the end of the season as cover behind Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven. On those terms, Milan have little appetite to negotiate. The preference is clear, a loan until June, a solution that suits Milan’s risk management and Dragusin’s need for continuity.

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The agent is understood to be working to soften Tottenham’s position, but Dragusin is not Milan’s first choice. He is, as Calciomercato describe it, a card in Tare’s hand, one to be played only if circumstances align in the final 24 to 48 hours.

Late Window Calculations

This is classic late-window choreography. Milan are waiting, weighing leverage and availability, prepared to move only if conditions tilt in their favour. Dragusin remains a possibility rather than a priority, emblematic of a strategy that values patience over panic.

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This report feels like a familiar January subplot rather than a looming issue. Dragusin’s lack of minutes is acknowledged, but there is also appreciation for why Tottenham are reluctant to let him go. With injuries never far away and defensive depth already tested this season, keeping a fit and motivated centre-back makes sense.

Spurs fans are sympathetic to Dragusin’s situation. After a serious knee injury, regular football is vital, and a loan to Milan would offer a high-level environment to rebuild confidence. But sympathy does not automatically translate into acceptance. Supporters have seen how quickly defensive cover can evaporate, and the idea of weakening the squad mid-season is uncomfortable.

Much depends on timing and terms. A straight loan without replacement would feel risky. However, if Spurs are confident in Romero and van de Ven staying fit, and if Dragusin is unlikely to feature meaningfully, some fans would accept a temporary exit as sensible player management.

Ultimately, Spurs supporters want clarity. Either Dragusin is part of the rotation, or he needs minutes elsewhere. Milan’s interest highlights the tension, but it does not yet demand a concession. Holding firm until the summer still feels like the default position.