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AC Milan Eye Joe Gomez as Alternative to Manuel Akanji in Late Defensive Push

Italian reports frame the Liverpool defender as a contingency target rather than an active negotiation.

Overview

  • IlMilanista, via Football Italia and Sky Italy, reports that Milan have added Gomez to a shortlist in case a move for Manchester City’s Manuel Akanji stalls.
  • Akanji remains Massimiliano Allegri’s preferred signing, with one report citing a target fee in the region of £13 million.
  • Gomez is viewed as attractive for his ability to cover both centre-back and right-back, offering a similar profile to Akanji.
  • There have been no club confirmations or bids disclosed, and Gomez previously signaled commitment to Liverpool, which currently lack surplus centre-back depth.
  • Milan have already brought in Koni De Winter after selling Malick Thiaw and are seeking one more defender before the window closes on Monday.