In the past, there had been a problem with central defenders when Milan conceded too many goals, or with center forwards when the team struggled to convert its offensive production. However, in recent years, with the exception of the season just ended, there had been no reports of problems on the flanks of the defense: Calabria provided the cover that Theo did not offer on the other side, Theo was quality, Calabria was commitment to the team. Today, Milan has exposed flanks, both on the right and on the left. The club will try to shore up its defense before leaving for its preseason tour so as not to expose itself excessively to attacks from its first opponents in friendlies, Arsenal and Liverpool, who are very strong on the wings.

The news is that the club could make a move on the right: Marc Pubill, 22, is one of the most concrete targets. Max Allegri’s technical approval, having seen him on video, is a factor in his evaluation. Pubill’s career has been entirely in Spain so far, with Levante, Almeria, and the youth national teams. What’s more, he is an Olympic champion thanks to his success in Paris against France, playing in all the knockout rounds (quarterfinals, semifinals, and final) as a starter.

He has made 34 appearances and scored one goal in La Liga, and another 60 appearances and two goals in the Segunda Division. For his age, he has excellent potential yet to be expressed—and developed—while already offering good technical guarantees. He is a low-risk, low-cost investment: ten million is a reasonable price. His salary is also absolutely sustainable. He fits the profile of a possible Rossoneri reinforcement: young, ambitious, talented. A rough diamond who could become part of the Rossoneri’s technical heritage in the future.

Other moves—  Milan could therefore decide to speed things up, and it is no coincidence that contacts have continued in recent hours. There is a possibility that he could cross the finish line before Guéla Doué, the Strasbourg full-back, who is also in the running for the right-back role in Allegri’s new Milan. The group is constantly being updated: news is awaited from Belgium on Jashari, who yesterday reported to the team’s training center for a personalized session, for whom the offer remains valid with no specific expiration date. Of course, the transfer market has its own timing, and the wait cannot be endless. Milan may turn its attention to other targets or consider its midfield complete as it is.

Here comes Terracciano—  Meanwhile, there is news regarding the goalkeeper and Maignan’s new deputy: Sportiello will no longer be returning to Atalanta, and Pietro Terracciano, 35, from Fiorentina, will be taking his place. He will sign a two-year contract and will soon be in Milan for the formalities—medical examinations and signing—before joining the group and leaving for the tour. A change among the reserves, while waiting for some heavyweight reinforcements to arrive. For the first team.