“He likes being at Milan”

AC Milan’s sporting director Igli Tare has claimed Mike Maignan is completely happy on the membership, whereas he admitted there’s a chance {that a} striker arrives in January.

Milan are searching for one other three factors to make sure they preserve prime spot for one more weekend, however it won’t be easy towards a Sassuolo facet which have carried out effectively since returning to the highest flight.

Massimiliano Allegri has made one change to the beginning line-up from the group that got here from two targets right down to beat Torino on Monday night time, with Rafael Leao lacking out because of harm.

It’s Milan’s final league sport earlier than they jet off to the Supercoppa Italiana out in Saudi Arabia, the place they play Napoli within the semi-final on Thursday, earlier than a possible closing on the twenty second.

Tare spoke to DAZN not lengthy earlier than kick-off and he answered questions on a variety of subjects, from Mike Maignan’s renewal to a possible January signing, together with his feedback relayed by MilanNews.

In comparison with the primary matchday, Milan are remodeled…

“We began with a unbelievable group. Daily we get to work collectively – as we mentioned earlier than with Max – it’s probably the greatest teams we’ve ever had.

“It’s a bunch that’s keen, that follows you, that’s decided, and that interprets into outcomes on the pitch. We nonetheless have so much to do and we have to preserve consistency. For now, we’re all completely happy.”

On Maignan’s contract renewal, is it true he requested for €8m?

“We’ve by no means talked about numbers; I’ve by no means heard these numbers. Speaking about Mike is straightforward: he’s a unprecedented man, a pacesetter, a group participant. We’re completely happy.

“He likes being at Milan, and Milan likes it if Mike renews. We’re speaking, however there’s an essential match at the moment, and we hope to win. We’ll have an opportunity to speak about this later, too.”

Are we ruling out the chance that Milan will transfer for a striker in January?

“The January switch window may be very tough to search out gamers who can change issues. We’ll be vigilant, nevertheless, and see if there’s something that may enhance the group’s scenario. Nonetheless, for now, the group is enhancing; Nkunku himself confirmed some essential indicators within the second half in Turin.

“At this time is a good alternative for him to point out the actual Nkunku we’ve all been ready for. Gimenez has this bodily downside, and we’re ready for him. He’s additionally essential for this group.”