AC Milan continues its preparations for the winter transfer market with a focus on strengthening the defense line, seeking a defender capable of covering the absences of the main trio led by Massimiliano Allegri.

Recent matches have highlighted the urgent need to reinforce the defense, especially with the absence of Matteo Gabbia and the entry of Koni De Winter as a substitute, forcing the team to rely on young players in less pressured matches, which poses a risk in competitive encounters.

According to the newspaper "La Gazzetta dello Sport," sporting director Paolo Maldini is exploring the market for ready players with experience in the Italian league and at the international level, focusing on loan deals given the limited number of departures from the team, as permanent transfers may be difficult mid-season.

Among the proposed names, interest has returned to Kim Min-jae from Bayern Munich, who has not received enough playing time in Germany, with the possibility of a temporary move if Bayern agrees to cover part of his salary. Axel Disasi from Chelsea and Niklas Süle from Borussia Dortmund have also been considered, but their limited experience in Serie A and high costs raise doubts.

The surprising option is Luis Felipe from Rayo Vallecano, who is favored by sporting director Maldini. The player would be an economical and tactically familiar choice, despite some concerns about his physical fitness and previous contractual tensions.

With Gabbia's return approaching, Milan is not facing a crisis, but the search for a ready defensive replacement remains a top priority to ensure the team's defensive stability in the second half of the season.