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After the signings of Gonçalo Ramos and Mario Gila for a combined €100m, AC Milan’s transfer activity came to an abrupt halt. La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) reports that in the past few weeks, Ruben Amorim has been working with the squad, assessing the group’s strengths and weaknesses. The coach sees a particular need to strengthen the attacking midfield, specifically on the right flank. Read SempreMilan ad-free and get access to exclusive news. Click here for a free trial! His 3-4-2-1 system requires a left-footed playmaker with flair and creativity: someone capable of keeping possession, beating their man, cutting inside, and either shooting or threading passes to team-mates. The ideal candidate was Kostas Karetsas, but Borussia Dortmund won the race for the talented Genk youngster. Consequently, the Rossoneri have turned their attention to similar profiles, while remaining aware of the need to offload players, most notably Rafael Leão. Without the departure of the Portuguese forward – currently sought only by Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe – it is difficult to make decisive moves for new signings. Leao out, Soule in? Should Leão leave, one player highly regarded by Milan is Matías Soulé. The Argentine, born in 2003, is considered expendable by Roma for the right price. For now, the Giallorossi are sticking to an asking price of €35-40m, a figure Milan deem excessive. The situation could change in the future, although the club is also considering other players for the position, such as Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri. Between now and the end of the transfer window, however, moves in other areas of the pitch cannot be ruled out. At the moment, Amorim has blocked Pervis Estupiñán’s move to Aston Villa. Unless the Portuguese coach changes his mind, no new signings are expected for the wide positions. The situation differs in defence, where Fikayo Tomori remains on the market. Should the Englishman leave, a key addition could be made, with Sporting’s Goncalo Inacio being the preferred target.