All things considered, Milan have enjoyed a respectable 2023-24 campaign, notably sitting in second position in the Serie A standings.
However, while their performance in the league will again deliver Champions League football, sitting 19 points adrift of champions Inter Milan will reportedly have ramifications.
Last week, it was claimed that the Milan board are ready to part ways with long-serving head coach Stefano Pioli in a bid to close the gap to their neighbours.
As well as opting for a fresh approach from the dugout, the likelihood is that different options will be acquired for a number of positions in the squad.
AC Milan defensive issues undermine their performancesWith 64 goals from 34 matches representing the second-best attacking record in Serie A, Milan have performed solidly enough in the final third.
In sharp contrast, though, their defensive record is just the eighth-best in the division, Pioli's side conceding 39 times albeit while having to deal with a number of injury issues.
As a result, reinforcements will naturally be targeted during the off-season, regardless of who is at the helm if Pioli does leave San Siro.
According to AS, sporting director Geoffrey Moncada has taken an interest in signing Villa defender Diego Carlos.
The 31-year-old is currently nearing the end of his second campaign with the Premier League outfit, making a total of 26 starts and 11 substitute outings in all competitions.
Carlos's start to life in the West Midlands was impacted by an Achilles injury, yet he has recovered to emerge as an important part of the squad under Unai Emery.
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