Mazzara: A 'right-sided Rabiot' and three others - Allegri's transfer demands 'clear'

"Allegri's requests are clear: two defenders are needed, one of whom is ready and who can also allow the passage to 4-3-3. We need 'the right-sided Rabiot', or a box-to-box midfielder that evens the contribution of the Frenchman on the other embankment of the midfield. And then you need at least a real striker, the one to whom you always give the starting jersey and then choose his offensive partner."

"These are the boxes to fill in to build a team that can withstand the double commitment. This is what Igli Tare was talking about yesterday in the pre-Cremonese-Milan and they need, in many of these roles, ready players. Some young bets can and will have to be made, but to make Milan more competitive it is necessary to cement the current certainties and implement them with ready people."

AC Milan is preparing for an extensive summer transfer market despite the January window just closing. Manager Massimiliano Allegri has identified clear priorities across multiple positions. The club needs two defenders, with one ready-made player who can facilitate a tactical shift to 4-3-3. A box-to-box midfielder is required to balance the midfield contributions, particularly to match Adrien Rabiot's impact. Most critically, Milan needs an elite striker who will be the primary starter with flexibility in choosing offensive partners. The club may also need a backup striker if current options aren't retained. While some young prospects may be developed, the focus is on acquiring experienced, ready players to strengthen competition and build a team capable of handling multiple competitions simultaneously.

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