Milan Transfer Market: Ruben Amorim Sets His Top Priorities—Defensive Reinforcements Still on the Table

Milan’s transfer window is entering its final stages, and Ruben Amorim, following another meeting with club management, has finalized the very last details of the Rossoneri’s strategy. The approach is clear: the club will act only where truly necessary, making signings that immediately address the first team’s needs. With the attack and midfield sorted out, the area that continues to require attention is the defense.

So far this season, Mario Gila has already won everyone over. The former Lazio player has slotted in with confidence, proving—at least for now—that he’s worth the 25 million invested to bring him to Milan. Behind him, however, alternatives are scarce: at center back, aside from Pavlovic, Gabbia, Gila himself, and De Winter (a fullback who can play in the center of defense), there are the young players Diawara and Vladimirov—though they are likely to be directed toward the reserve team, Milan Futuro. Hence the consideration of one final signing, which will happen only if deemed truly necessary.

Meanwhile, Fikayo Tomori’s situation remains up in the air. The English center back has not yet received the right offer and, at the moment, risks finding himself without a team for the 2026–2027 season. Milan does not seem willing to give him another chance and is awaiting further developments: if no concrete offer arrives by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Tomori will remain on the roster as a “separate case,” and his transfer will be postponed until the winter transfer window. However, this solution satisfies no one—neither the club nor the player.

Meanwhile, the only thing missing is the official announcement of Omari Hutchinson’s arrival at Milanello. The attacking winger, born in 2003, has managed to revive his career at Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest following his mixed experiences at Arsenal and Chelsea. Amorim knows him well and is convinced that the Englishman of Jamaican descent can quickly make everyone forget Rafael Leao, who joined Galatasaray in recent days after a long summer of back-and-forth negotiations.