Key Takeaways:
- Milan have expressed interest in Nathan Aké, Radu Dragusin, and Mario Gila as potential defensive signings, according to reports in Italy
- The Rossoneri secured Niclas Fullkrug from West Ham as their first January signing at the very beginning of the window
- Lazio’s Mario Gila would only be available for a San Siro move in the summer, with his current valuation standing at €20m
Milan’s January Recruitment Drive
Milan began the winter transfer window decisively by becoming the inaugural Serie A club to make an acquisition, bringing Niclas Fullkrug in from West Ham. With the attacking squad freshly bolstered, attention has shifted towards reinforcing the defensive unit.
❓Three Names on Milan’s List for a possible new CB
-Nathan Aké
-Mario Gila
-Radu DragusinI still think there will be no arrivals. But these three are the most concrete names right now. pic.twitter.com/FIoDaeJcZf
— Sleeper AC Milan (@SleeperACMilan) January 29, 2026
Defenders Under Consideration
Italian sources, including Calciomercato.com, have reported that Milan are keen on Manchester City’s Nathan Aké, Tottenham Hotspur’s Radu Dragusin, and Lazio centre-back Mario Gila. While Aké is said to be open to a potential transfer to San Siro, Manchester City and manager Pep Guardiola have no intention of permitting the Dutch defender’s departure during this window.
Transfer Scenarios for Dragusin and Gila
According to Corriere dello Sport, Tottenham will only allow Radu Dragusin to leave on a loan deal contingent upon a mandatory purchase clause. Meanwhile, Lazio have set a €20m price tag on Mario Gila. Given his contract situation, Milan’s recruitment team are considering waiting until the summer, when Gila will have just one year remaining on his current deal, which could prompt Lazio to lower their asking price for the defender.
