MN: ‘Not only the attack’ – Milan eyeing Belgian League midfield gem

By all accounts, AC Milan are going to invest in the striker position in this January window. However, investments could also happen in midfield.

Santiago Gimenez’s name is on everyone’s lips currently, and for good reason. Reports this morning suggested that an official bid was being prepared, and now, Milan have an agreement over a contract for the Mexican.

This, understandably, is the main focus it seems, but there are also ideas to invest elsewhere. Defensively, it could be a one-in-one-out situation, with Strahinja Pavlovic’s situation still not clear.

In midfield, this trend could not be repeated. The Diavolo need bodies, so parting with one would be counter-productive. Ismael Bennacer has shown signs that he may be able to do a job, and if he returns to his best, this would be a given.

However, there is still a lack of depth, and reliable depth, in the middle. For this reason, the Rossoneri are considering the prospect of adding Ezechiel Banzuzi to the team, the 2005-born midfielder has been a mainstay for Leuven in the Jupiler League this season, and a move could be possible.

Milan News, who broke the news about the interest, stated that the midfielder could be the ‘perfect alternative’ to Youssouf Fofana and Tijjani Reijnders, which is a must in this window.